Chapter 1037 Achievements of the Royal Academy of Sciences (4)
Academician Li Yunfeng took out a large glass bottle twenty centimeters high from the cabinet behind him, with a cabbage specimen inside.
Everyone looked at the cabbage specimen in the glass bottle. It was not a good cabbage, but a rotten one.
There are yellow-brown patches on the green leaves of cabbage, and there are drop-shaped black spots on the white veins of cabbage leaves.
Most of the people present did not know much about agriculture, but they could also tell that this was a cabbage that was suffering from disease.
Everyone was wondering why Academician Li Yunfeng took out a rotten vegetable.
Academician Li Yunfeng said excitedly: "This is a cabbage suffering from mosaic disease. Mosaic disease is a common disease suffered by green leafy plants.
Our medical research institute studies new drugs to treat diseases, which is just a casual thing.
The most important research direction is the causative principles of diseases.
The animals are generally rats, pigs, and monkeys. Only when major breakthroughs are made, experiments will be conducted on death row prisoners.
However, the diseases in these animals are likely to be transmitted to humans, and studying them is risky.
After several members of the institute fell ill, no one dared to study animal-derived germs without complete preparations.
The pathogenic mechanisms of pathogenic bacteria share the same goal through different approaches, making it safer to study plant pathogenic bacteria.
Animal and plant cells are different and cannot transmit their own diseases to humans.
We can conduct bold research without worrying about our own lives.
When we studied plant diseases such as mosaic disease, we found that this disease is definitely not caused by bacteria.
We use a special filtration device to repeatedly filter the solution soaked in mosaic diseased leaves to ensure that the bacteria inside can be filtered out.
Apply this solution to healthy leaves, and after a few days the healthy leaves will show symptoms of mosaic disease.
We also used a microscope to observe the germs in the solution, and still found no bacteria that could infect mosaic disease.
Through this experiment, we can conclude that other microorganisms are diverse, and pathogenic bacteria are no exception.
There is a type of germ that is much smaller than bacteria, and its shape cannot be seen with current microscopes.
Your Majesty gave this pathogenic bacteria the name virus, which is a very appropriate name.
The emergence of viruses gives us a direction for future research.
We know about the existence of viruses and have conducted detailed investigations into the occurrence of various plagues.
Research shows that many plagues are caused by viruses.
Especially for diseases like wind-cold, viruses are at work.
As long as we can find the source of the disease, we can treat many diseases caused by viral infections based on the characteristics of these viruses."
What Academician Li Yunfeng said this time is easy to understand and everyone can understand it.
If drug research institutes find new germs, they can conquer more diseases.
Many older officials had smiles on their faces.
After the advent of antibiotics, the average life expectancy increased dramatically.
Before the advent of antibiotics, a wound infection or a minor illness would cause the person to die directly.
Zhu Biao, the crown prince of Emperor Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty Zhu Yuanzhang, died at a young age due to an infection caused by sores on his back.
Even if he is a very human minister, if he encounters plague or disease, there is nothing he can do to save his life.
If the drug research institute can conquer a disease, they don't have to worry about dying in despair when they contract the disease.
After listening to Academician Li Yunfeng's words, Emperor Su He thought of his surprised expression when the Royal Academy of Sciences reported the discovery of a new pathogenic bacteria.
This is not Emperor Su He instructing the Royal Academy of Sciences to study viruses.
With current magnifications of microscopes, tiny viruses cannot be seen at all.
In current research on viruses, no evidence of the existence of the virus can be found. Even if it is found, there is no ability to research drugs to inhibit the virus.
Emperor Su He did not expect that the empire's scientists would have such a strong desire to explore.
They could not see the specific form of the virus and relied entirely on guessing and verification. Through comparative experiments, they basically determined the existence of the virus.
This ability to explore unknown things prevents you from resting on your laurels.
Emperor Su He in order to encourage the spirit of exploration in the Institute of Medicine.
He motioned to the young eunuch to bring over the award, and he personally awarded it to Academician Li Yunfeng.
He said happily: "I am very pleased with your spirit of exploration. This is the necessary spirit for scientists to explore the world.
These rewards are my encouragement to you.
Researching viruses is a good direction, but due to the limitations of current technology, the research process will be very difficult. I hope you will not be discouraged."
Academician Li Yunfeng excitedly accepted the award from Emperor Su He with both hands.
What he felt now was that he was recognized, or recognized by Emperor Su He, and his hands were trembling with excitement.
Academician Li Yunfeng received the award and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, please rest assured that I will definitely lead the team to capture the pathogenic bacteria.
If it doesn't work in five years, then ten years. If it doesn't work in ten years, then it will last a lifetime.
I believe that with the development of the imperial industry, sooner or later, I will be able to clearly understand what the virus is."
Emperor Su He gave a thumbs up and praised: "The Royal Academy of Sciences is really lucky to have a talent like Academician Li."
Dean Tian Jiapeng saw that Academician Li Yunfeng was only talking about virus-related matters.
His worried expression finally relaxed.
Academician Li Yunfeng is not good at dealing with the world, but he is not stupid either.
He did not mention some taboo topics on this occasion.
Dean Tian Jiapeng was afraid that Academician Li Yunfeng would be too excited and speak uncontrollably.
He immediately gestured to Academician Li Yunfeng, indicating that the time for his visit was no longer enough, and asked him to end the display of results.
Academician Li Yunfeng nodded, indicating that he understood.
Dean Tian Jiapeng continued to lead everyone to visit the Royal Academy of Sciences.
They went to the Royal Academy of Sciences, the most gorgeous building.
Dean Tian Jiapeng introduced with a smile: "In addition to royal funding from the Royal Academy of Sciences, institutes with more achievements can raise their own funds for scientific research and daily life through patent authorization, technology monopoly, etc.
The Institute of Physics is the largest institute of the Royal Academy of Sciences, and they are also the richest institute of the Royal Academy of Sciences."
When everyone heard that they were about to go to the Institute of Physics, they all cheered up.
The word physics literally means the principle of all things.
All understanding of natural science can be placed within the broad framework of physics.
Even people who don't understand physics at all can tell a few physics stories.
They also understand the importance of physics.
Li Yan, Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, looked at the dozen or so buildings in front of him and asked in surprise: "Such a large site, this already occupies more than half of the Royal Academy of Sciences.
Why not split off the Institute of Physics?"
Dean Tian Jiapeng sighed and said: "There is no way, there is still a lack of talent.
Liu Dongliang, deputy president of the Royal Academy of Sciences, serves as the director of the Institute of Physics, and he can coordinate various affairs of the Institute of Physics.
Once it is split into many research institutes, things will become more complicated, and now there are not enough talents, and management will become chaotic.
Our Royal Academy of Sciences has selected some young talents to serve as deputy to Vice President Liu Dongliang.
When these talents are trained, the Royal Academy of Sciences can split the Institute of Physics."
Dean Tian Jiapeng did not say one thing: it is extremely difficult for the Royal Academy of Sciences to recruit management talents.
Talents with truly high management skills want to work in various ministries, and top talents are especially targeting the General Affairs Department.
In front of these people who aspire to be officials, the Royal Academy of Sciences is like a powerless Qingshui Yamen.
People who think they have a bright future don't want to come to the Royal Academy of Sciences.
In the eyes of the scholars who took the imperial examination, this is the position of the Royal Academy of Sciences.
As expected, the Royal Academy of Sciences has become a garbage dump. Only the most hopeless people will come to the Royal Academy of Sciences.
The director of the Royal Academy of Sciences Research Institute, in addition to having management capabilities, must also have a clear understanding of scientific research.
People who know nothing about science do not understand the process of scientific research.
They became the director of the research institute, and that was the beginning of a nightmare for everyone.
President Tian Jiapeng would rather not have these talents. He wants to cultivate talents that the Royal Academy of Sciences can use through independent training.
Most members of the Royal Academy of Sciences are scientists, and they are most afraid of laymen commanding experts.
Or the empire entered industrialization for too short a time.
Over time, the Royal Academy will not encounter this problem.
As scientists grow older, their energy is low and they cannot continue to fight on the front line. They can only retreat to the second line and use their experience to protect their disciples and grandchildren.
Dean Tian Jiapeng saw that Li Yan, the Minister of Finance, was still struggling.
He said helplessly: “The Ministry of Finance’s review of the funding of the Royal Academy of Sciences is the most stringent, and they always think that our scientific research expenditures are too high.
The Institute of Physics really needs to be carefully divided, and a lot of non-scientific researchers need to be added.
This will result in the Royal Academy needing more funding."
Li Yanshangshu blurted out: "That won't work."
As soon as he said these words, he realized that the occasion was not right and he had said the wrong thing.
He immediately went back and added: "The parliament has passed the budget and submitted it to His Majesty the Emperor for approval.
It is simply impossible for the Royal Academy of Sciences to obtain additional funds.
The Ministry of Finance is not the God of Wealth, it is only responsible for managing money."
Dean Tian Jiapeng knew that Minister Li Yan simply thought that the Royal Academy of Sciences was too spendy.
He did not have that kind of heartfelt dislike for the Royal Academy of Sciences.
They quickly walked to the entrance of the Institute of Physics.
Liu Dongliang is leading the main members of the Institute of Physics to greet him at the door.
Emperor Su He stepped forward, smiled and praised: "Dongliang, your Institute of Physics has done a great job this time."
Liu Dongliang was extremely excited. The teacher's requirements were extremely high. He was praised by the teacher. His hard work in improving his skills over the years was not in vain.
A teacher is as noble as an emperor, but he only took care of some students in the early stages of his career.
Liu Dongliang is the youngest among this group of people, and his achievements have surpassed many of his brothers and sisters.
But he is still not satisfied with this honor. He wants to climb to a higher mountain in physics.
This time, some of the results of his research were awarded by the teacher. He was really happy.
There were many people accompanying him, but they mainly focused on the person behind Liu Dongliang.
This is Mei Hongyun, the eldest princess's consort. He is famous not because of his status as consort, but because he invented the wireless telegraph.
Sending telegrams no longer requires wires.
Just because of this invention, his name will definitely be left in history.
Many people thought that after he married the eldest princess, he had already become famous and chose to do other things.
Mei Hongyun did not make such a choice. He chose the Royal Academy of Sciences to continue his favorite scientific research.
Mei Hongyun saw his teacher talking and laughing with Emperor Su He.
If the teacher calls Emperor Su He teacher, then he is the disciple of Emperor Su He.
The things the teacher usually talked about turned out to be accurate.
His other identity is the husband of the eldest princess, who calls his Majesty the emperor daddy.
Mei Hongyun was already used to the looks some people gave him.
These people think that scientists are just the original craftsmen and cannot reach the level of elegance at all.
After he becomes the Prince Consort, he will have to give up his identity as a scientist.
These people have this idea that they are old antiques who have been eliminated by society.
Mei Hongyun will not give up the job he loves.
He also knows that his wife Su Rong likes to study hard.
If he really gives up his scientific research work, his wife Su Rong will look down on him.
After Emperor Su He exchanged greetings with Liu Dongliang, he said with a relaxed expression: "This is the last stop of my visit to the Royal Academy of Sciences.
Liu Dongliang, you must show the core results of your Institute of Physics."
Liu Dongliang hesitated for a moment, and then said helplessly: "The Institute of Physics has produced too many results, and teachers are welcome to come and inspect.
It is difficult for disciples to judge which one is the most core achievement.
Most of the predictions that the teacher made back then were made by us.
The teacher is the real amazing talent. The disciple has not learned even 10% of your ability, and the meager contribution he has made is not worth boasting about."
Emperor Su He glared and said: "As the director of the research institute, you cannot be unclear about this matter. If there is a malfunction when displaying the results, I will definitely accept it.
First visit the projects that cost a lot of money, such as the Royal Academy of Sciences project funding, which takes into account the opinions of all parties.
The only consensus is that the more expensive the project, the greater the impact it will have on the empire once it is successfully developed."
The master and apprentice finished their greetings and walked towards the building.
Liu Dongliang inadvertently fell half a step behind and said, "Teacher, let's go to the electromagnetic laboratory first.
If the Institute of Physics occupies most of the funds allocated by the imperial court.
The electromagnetic laboratory occupies most of the resources of the Institute of Physics."
They soon arrived at a laboratory consisting of multiple rooms.
Researchers are testing antennas on both sides of the room.
Liu Dongliang immediately called Mei Hongyun over and introduced to everyone: "This is the person in charge of the electromagnetic project.
Next, Mei Hongyun will introduce to you one of the achievements of our Royal Academy of Sciences in physics."
Mei Hongyun looked at the people with different expressions. He was not surprised at all by this kind of thing.
Some people hope that they will be a big success, and some people hope that all their projects will not come to fruition.
His extraordinary success this time will definitely disappoint these joke-seekers.
