Chapter 185 Worship the Tao and restrain the Buddha
Wan Lei does not reject Taoism, he just rejects the false religion that pretends to be gods and ghosts to deceive the people. If there is a Taoism that seeks truth and knowledge to help the world, he will absolutely support it. And he intends to transform Taoism into a secret scientific research organization and a technology
Back up the organization, it depends on whether the sloppy Taoist priest is willing to change it like this.
In fact, Wan Lei also had selfish motives for changing Taoism in this way. He was worried that the development of Shuntian Mansion would fail, or that the Zulong Party would deteriorate in the future, and there would be a Taoist religion behind to support the platform and pass on the technological system, and most importantly
What is important is to pass on the concept of attaching importance to science and technology to prevent the decline of the Central Plains.
Of course, reform does not mean throwing away all Taoist traditions, but throwing away some superstitious antiques, only studying a few Taoist classics, and spending more time studying things to achieve Taoism. The spread of Taoism does not seek to seek more theories.
The quality is high, and only smart and enlightened people are recruited to join the religion, and those who steal the reputation from the world are eliminated.
After a long conversation with the sloppy Taoist priest, some of Wan Lei's reform suggestions were also recognized by him. However, this old guy was also very smart. After he wanted to become a state religion, he asked Wan Lei to agree to ban the religion, especially
It is to ban Buddhism.
Wan Lei would not agree to the sloppy Taoist priest's almost unreasonable request. It wasn't that he didn't want to ban Buddhism, but that he couldn't ban it. Buddhism has been localized for a thousand years since it came from the East and has taken root deeply in the Central Plains.
Got off
Roots, forcibly destroying Buddhism will only be counterproductive. Wan Lei only gave this sloppy Taoist priest this promise: to worship Taoism and suppress Buddhism. Buddhism only cares about the affairs of the underworld and is not allowed to interfere with the affairs of the mortal world. Simply put, Buddhism can only do things.
Ghosts can't do anything to people.
The two parties reached an agreement, and according to the agreement, a large area was set aside in Beiping City as the location of the Taoist temple. Of course, this was only on the surface. This newly established Taoist temple, Chongdao Hall, was a secret research institute.
In addition, he secretly conducts research on various scientific research projects.
All research results belong to Wan Lei, because Wan Lei is the host of all scientific research projects and a supporter of all Taoist activities, including policy support, financial support and technical support. Chongdao Hall only makes backups of data and drawings, and strictly prohibits
Leak these important scientific research materials.
Anyone who violates the law will be punished for both treason and treason. Not only will they be sentenced to death, but they will also be inscribed in the Myung Lun Hall specially set up in Chongdao Hall to be infamous for thousands of years. The purpose of using this heavy law is to ensure some important
The technology will not flow into the hands of some people with ulterior motives.
Wan Lei will also classify various scientific and technological materials, and Taoist priests will also be classified according to their contribution and loyalty. Some top military technologies are classified as top secret. Only Taoist priests with a high enough level are qualified to access these advanced materials.
Taoist priests are the key "protection" objects of Shuntian Prefecture. They are strictly prohibited from leaving Beiping City for even half a step. They are also "escorted" by Jingzhong Guards when they go out. To put it bluntly, these Taoist priests are senior researchers.
Those who have contributed must be rewarded. Wan Lei will not let others sacrifice his youth in vain. He will not only give these senior researchers preferential treatment in material terms, but also give spiritual rewards. There are not only bad name boards in Minglun Hall.
, there is also a name plate on which Taoist priests who have contributed to scientific research can be named. When they die, they can also enjoy the treatment of martyrs and be buried in Tianshoushan Cemetery. If they have made outstanding contributions, their names will be recorded in the history books.
Pass it on for the world to admire.
In addition, it is not just anyone who wants to be a Taoist priest who is responsible for scientific research. The assessment is more stringent than that of party members. From now on, Taoist priests, as a kind of honorary staff, will only be selected from citizens of appropriate age, regardless of gender, but there are academic requirements, at least
You must complete middle school education offered by Shuntian Prefecture and have a graduation certificate.
The newly selected ones are Taoist disciples. After one to five years of inspection and training, only those who pass the exam are qualified to become first-level Taoist priests. They can only have access to first-level technology. They will be upgraded in the future according to rating conditions such as contribution and seniority. The higher the level.
The higher the authority, the fifth-level Taoist priest is the elder level and is eligible to be elected as the leader.
Of course, these are long-term development plans. Now there are only a few people in Chongdao Hall, and together with Chicheng and other small Taoists, there are only a dozen people. We can only set up a grass-roots team to develop first. Since the new middle-aged Taoist priests do not have
After receiving scientific training, I can only help Chicheng and others, and make up for some scientific knowledge in time.
Those are Chongdao Hall's own affairs. Wan Lei just discussed the rules with the sloppy Taoist priest and ignored other things. Wan Lei had other important things to do and didn't have time to teach the new middle-aged Taoist priests.
It allows Chicheng and other young Taoist priests to lead the new with the old. And before the reform is completed, Wan Lei will not hand over the core technology to them for research.
Wan Lei was really busy. Originally, he was worried that the Mongols from Duoyan Sanwei would go south to plunder, but the Mongols themselves had internal strife, so they naturally did not go south. There was no sound from the court, so he was relieved. He must be determined.
After coming, he began to work on the two most important research topics, one was the steam engine and the other was the generator.
In the final analysis, these two topics can actually be said to be one, because Shuntian Mansion is already short of water resources, and there are not many hydraulic resources. Even if a generator is built, it will still be driven by firepower. Therefore, the development of steam engines is the only way.
It's the top priority.
The so-called steam engine is a reciprocating power machine that converts steam energy into mechanical work. The principle is very simple. As early as more than a thousand years ago, someone in ancient Greece invented the steam ball. This was the first method of converting steam into mechanical power.
times used.
The fact that the principle is not difficult does not mean that a steam engine is easy to manufacture. Only a boiler that can generate steam through heating is not yet a steam engine. It also needs a lot of supporting equipment to convert the steam into reciprocating power with a high efficiency and a relatively stable state, and convert the steam into a relatively stable reciprocating power.
This power is transmitted to related production and movement machinery, which can be called a steam engine.
Therefore, the simplest steam engine also consists of the following components: cylinder, base, piston, crank connecting rod structure, slide valve steam distribution structure, speed regulating structure and flywheel, etc. The cylinder and base are stationary, and the high pressure coming out of the boiler
The steam enters the slide valve chamber through the main steam valve and the throttle valve, and is controlled by the slide valve chamber to alternately enter the left or right side of the cylinder, pushing the piston to move.
In order to improve power and ensure safety, it is necessary to enhance the air tightness of the cylinder and install a pressure gauge and a throttle valve. Otherwise, if an accident occurs, the high-pressure steam will explode the cylinder and can kill and injure people. For safety reasons,
Of course, Lei was not going to get started quickly at this time. He just made a small one out of copper parts for experimentation, and only cast a high-power one when the technology was mature.
At this time, the weather turned cold, the autumn wind swept the fallen leaves, and there were very few pedestrians on the streets. The city of Peiping was very depressed, and most people were busy with production at home. Since we had just exchanged tens of thousands of kilograms of wool and tens of thousands of pieces of leather with the Mongols, these raw materials were
Processing into woolen cloth and fur has become the main job of the residents of Beiping City.
A seaport was opened at Dagukou, and Mrs. Liu and her gang became maritime smugglers. All kinds of unsalable goods also had a market. Candles, ink sticks, mirrors, knives, scissors, pots, cloths, sweaters and other goods traveled south by sea, so the people in Beiping City began to sell goods.
Produce at full capacity and produce as much goods as possible before the merchant ship leaves.
After sending away the six little Taoist priests, the Wanjia mansion seemed particularly empty. Only Wan Lei and his wife, the Zhao brothers, Zhao Xueer and Zhang Yan lived in this three-bedroom mansion, a total of seven people. The Zhao brothers enjoyed some benefits.
He loves to go out looking for minerals and is usually not at home during the day. Zhao Xueer and Zhang Yan also run around to take care of the Jingzhong Guards. Usually only Wan Lei and his wife are at home, which makes them even more deserted.
Being deserted has the advantage of being deserted. Wan Lei plays with the pile of steam engine parts in the yard every day, and Fu Wei is studying in the study and preparing lessons, which can be regarded as quiet and comfortable. Although the residents are now eager to produce, night schools are still open. After all, production and study are both
It is important, and the education of school-age children must not be left behind. We must rely on them to develop science and technology and culture in the future.
"Master Wan, I'm here to visit." The sloppy Taoist priest's voice came from outside the door.
Wan Lei turned around and saw that he was blocked by two door-god-like loyal guards. He wiped his dirty, oily hands with a towel and shouted to the study: "A distinguished guest is coming, Wei'er, go and prepare some."
refreshments."
After receiving Wan Lei's release order, the two elite guards naturally stopped blocking people and followed the sloppy Taoist priest in in a flash. It seemed that they were still worried about letting Wan Lei see the guests alone. Wan Lei didn't hesitate.
He waved his hand to signal them to leave first. After all, the sloppy Taoist priest was an old acquaintance.
A plate of preserved fruit and a pot of tea were brought into the living room. Fu Wei just smiled at the sloppy Taoist priest and then turned around and left. The sloppy Taoist priest was not polite and started eating without Wan Lei's greeting. He didn't regard himself as a guest at all.
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"Taoist Master, what's the matter?" Wan Lei didn't like small talk and asked directly.
"I'm here to say goodbye. I'll leave tomorrow and go south."
"The Taoist Master has just arrived, why is he leaving?" Wan Lei asked in confusion. Logically speaking, the Chongdao Hall has just started construction, so he should stay and take charge of the overall situation.
"The apprentices brought by the old and new have limited talents and are difficult to achieve, so they went south to look for young talents." The sloppy Taoist priest did not shy away from anything and said bluntly.
"Oh, that's it." Wan Lei was not very surprised, because the apprentices brought by the sloppy Taoist Priest this time were all adults, and their thinking had become fixed, and it was difficult for them to accept new knowledge and new ideas. However, he still
He said with some worry: "Taoist priest, please be careful and don't let some traitors take advantage of the loophole."
"When an old man recruits a disciple, he must first examine his mind. If the mind is not right, the old man will never accept him as a disciple. You can rest assured."
"Well, everything is difficult at the beginning. If you have any difficulties, Taoist priest, just tell me. As long as it is within my ability and does not violate the principles, I will try my best to do it." Wan Lei added, after all, he proposed the reform, and now there is a problem.
Of course he will try his best to help solve it.
"I've been running around all my life, and these small ditches and thresholds can't trouble me. It's just that I have to take care of these untalented disciples of Lao Chen."
"Of course, they are citizens of Shuntian Prefecture. We have the responsibility to protect the personal and property safety of every citizen. Furthermore, they are also valuable talents of Shuntian Prefecture. We, Shuntian Prefecture, always value talents the most." Wan Lei said this
It is not false at all, because this is the fact, and this is the purpose of the Peking Army and the Shuntian Prefecture militia.