Dong Shuheng walked around the arsenal for a long time, and in front of all the factory employees, he rewarded several technicians who had made outstanding contributions to the research and development of new weapons. In addition to cash rewards, each of these people also received a villa in Taipei New Town.
Taipei New Town was built to support the industrial zone and is located not far to the west of the industrial zone.
"President, you have an appointment with Mr. John Cena to meet at Huanghai Tower this afternoon. You must prepare to go back." When the people around him were not paying attention, Li Cunxun whispered close to Dong Shuheng and reminded him.
"Well, I got it. Things are pretty much the same here. I'll go say hello to Lao Geng and the others later and then go back."
"Director Geng, in order to commend this new weapon research and development, we will give a reward of 10 yuan to everyone in the factory. This money will be allocated to you by the head office."
"Then I, Geng, will thank the president on behalf of all the employees in the factory!" Geng Jia said happily. A good leader must be able to bring benefits to his employees, so that he can gain the sincere support of his employees.
"Okay, let's talk to the publicity department about something. The company will set up a reward fund. Every year, five scientific researchers who have made outstanding contributions in the field of scientific research and development will be selected. Each of these people will receive a one-time five-year bonus.
A reward of ten thousand silver dollars."
"President, this is really exciting. I believe that with this policy, the enthusiasm of technical staff will be even higher," Geng Jia said excitedly.
China's slow development in the field of science and technology since the Han and Tang Dynasties has a lot to do with the lack of attention paid by the rulers. Conservative Confucianism has controlled public opinion and the upward path of the class.
It forces China's intellectuals to bury themselves in old papers and disdain to study the science and technology that they regard as exotic and ingenious. The Chinese nation obviously has such a profound historical heritage and cultural foundation, but it is overtaken by Western emerging countries.
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Whenever people of later generations talk about this, they all sigh with regret!
In fact, it is still people's desire for profit that is at play. If people who study science can live a better life than ordinary scholars, have better development space, and have a higher social status, then Dong Shuheng believes that more people will choose it.
develop in that field.
In fact, with the banditry in various places, the infiltration of Western forces, and the deterioration of the Qing government's financial situation, the imperial examination system was gradually collapsing. A large number of people donated officials in various places, and many people organized groups to train and suppress bandits and got official positions, just like Dong Shuheng.
There are also some scholars who have switched to Western learning and have prospered in dealing with foreigners in the concession.
After hastily saying goodbye to the people at the arsenal, Dong Shuheng hurried back to his home in Dongtai. Today he made an appointment with Mr. Senna to have lunch together at Huanghai Tower.
When he came back yesterday, Dong Shuheng brought a Western-style long skirt to the little girl Hui'er. Now he had to persuade Hui'er to change into this outfit. Not to mention, the little girl looked a bit loli in this outfit.
Today, he planned to take the little girl to open his eyes and see what foreigners looked like.
The little girl was naturally very happy, just like a child going to the zoo with his family, but this dress made him feel awkward.
Huanghai Tower is located in the center of Dongtai. It was originally the property of the Dong family. Mr. Senna was accompanied by a young Chinese man. This person was sent by Liu Qingbei. This person was responsible for accompanying Mr. Senna all the way to Dongtai.
Mr. Senna is about forty years old, and his first impression is very decent. His hair is slightly curly, he is slightly fat, and he is wearing a priest's robe. When Dong Shuheng saw him, his eyes were smiling.
"Nice to meet you, dear Mr. Senna. I'm really sorry that you have to come so far to Dongtai." Dong Shuheng said in Chinese. He knew that Mr. Senna could speak Chinese.
"Hello, General, you are much younger than I thought." Mr. Senna stepped forward to say hello.
The two shook hands cordially. Dong Shuheng invited Mr. Senna to take a seat.
"Thank you very much. Most of what I ate in Shanghai was Zhejiang cuisine. It's hard to imagine that there are so many kinds of cuisines in a country. I have to say that China's food culture is really broad and profound."
"Yes, Mr. Senna, this is not only true for food culture, but also for other aspects. After all, China has a history of more than 5,000 years, and there has been no interruption in the past. Over the past 5,000 years, China has accumulated rich culture."
"And Chinese culture is very tolerant. Sir, do you know about Buddhism?"
Senna nodded.
"Buddhism was introduced to China two thousand years ago and has developed in China for a long time. Different sects have evolved and are even more prosperous than in the place where it originated. This shows that Chinese culture can not only tolerate other cultures, but also can
Nourish this culture and let it develop in China."
"General, you are very good at what you say, but why is there always no progress in our missionary work in China? Please forgive me, I came here to see General this time with selfish motives. I am a missionary from the Southern Methodist Church in the United States.
Sir, the purpose of my coming to China is to spread the Lord's teachings, and I hope to get help from the general when I come here this time." John said sheepishly.
"Mr. Senna, here's the problem. You want to preach. When you come to China, you go straight to the subject and preach. This will not be accepted by the Chinese people. People will think that your purpose is impure. If you want to preach in China,
Then the first thing you have to do is not say it out loud."
"And Mr. Senna should know that most Chinese officials study Confucianism."
Senna nodded and said: "Well, I know this. I have also read the Analects of Confucius, and many of the contents in it are very philosophical."
"Then, Mr. Senna may not know that Confucianism is not just a school of thought in China, it is almost like a religion. We call it Confucianism. After Buddhism was introduced to China, it absorbed a lot of Confucian content, so Chinese scholars can tolerate Buddhism.
Existence. Do you understand what I say?"
John Cena opened his eyes and looked at Dong Shuheng in shock: "Oh, General, you shocked me so much. It turns out that you are also a scholar who studies culture. After listening to your words, a window seemed to open in front of me.
, it turns out that what we did before was all wrong, no wonder no one has been able to successfully preach in China for hundreds of years."
"Although I understand some principles, sir, can you teach me how to do it? If you can teach me, I myself and the entire Southern Methodist Church will express our most sincere thanks to you! And, General, I'm sorry
I wonder why you are willing to help us, when most Qing officials are unwilling to deal with us."
"Mr. Senna, you have misunderstood these people. They are unwilling to deal with you because they don't understand you. In fact, they can't even distinguish between Americans, British and French... Some people have done things that have harmed China.
, so everyone has a bad impression of foreigners."
"Yes, I can understand. After all, not everyone has the mercy of the Lord. Especially those conservatives who believe in the old religion." Senna gritted his teeth and said that for them, the contradiction between sects is the main contradiction.
"And I am willing to help you because I was taught by an American pastor in Shanghai. He told me a lot of Western knowledge and allowed me to understand you. That's why we met today." Dong Shuheng said this.
It was said in broken American English.
"It must be the Lord who led us to meet today, just like what you Chinese call fate." Senna had no doubt at all, because Dong Shuheng did know the West very well. It could be seen from his words and deeds that he must have met an American
People learn.
"Mr. Senna, let's talk about the key points. Because I am a teacher, I am willing to help you, but I have to do it step by step. First of all, you have to understand China. The current Chinese people obviously do not believe in the West, and it is best for the Chinese themselves to do it.
Preaching, you are just transmitting a doctrine, which will be much more effective. This can be seen from the organization currently rebelling in the South. They just modified some of your church's books and then spread it themselves, and gained a lot of
of believers.”
Senna nodded deeply. He felt that Dong Shuheng really wanted to help them. He didn't know that Dong Shuheng had already made up his mind to draw a big pie for Senna and hang him up. His purpose was to obtain through Senna
The support of the Southern Methodist Church in the United States helped Huaihai Academy import some high-quality teachers from the United States. He took a fancy to several comprehensive universities controlled by the Methodist Church. As for religion, he really didn't care, any religion would be accepted in China.
Be assimilated and integrated by China’s broad and profound culture.
Dong Shuheng, as a descendant, firmly believes in this.
"Mr. Senna, do you know Wei Yuan?" Dong Shuheng asked.
"Is this the Mr. Wei who wrote "Hai Guo Tu Zhi"?" Senna asked rhetorically.
"Exactly, Mr. Wei will soon become the governor of Jiangsu, equivalent to the governor of a state in the United States. Mr. Wei is different from others. He is proficient in Confucianism and also studies your knowledge, which we call Western learning. If you can
With his help, I think you have taken the first step in missionary work in China."
"But he is such a high official, how can I help him?" John said helplessly.
"This is not difficult. Mr. Wei and I have a long history, so this matter is reasonable."
"Oh, please let me know, General," John said, imitating the Chinese manner.
"In this way, Mr. Wei is not only a governor, but also a famous scholar. He established a university in Yangzhou to promote his knowledge. You know that he has learned both Chinese and Western knowledge, but he lacks enough Western teachers. I
I wonder if you, the Methodist Church, can help him?" Dong Shuheng looked at John and said.
"Uh... General, I think we can do it. You may not know that our Southern Methodist Church has several comprehensive universities in the south. There is no problem at all in sending some professors over."
"That's great, Mr. Senna. I think your professors must be religious. When they teach their subject knowledge, they can subtly influence their students, and even use Mr. Wei. Then you will soon have
A Chinese pastor who can help you preach."
"Yes, General, he is so grateful to you. I don't even know what to say. I wonder if Mr. Wei will allow us to establish a seminary?" John asked tentatively.
"No, Mr. Senna, you are too impatient. But if you build a new university in Shanghai, it is not impossible. I can help you handle local affairs, but you must get the support of your guild.
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"General, is this really okay?"
"Yes, but this university cannot be a seminary, it must be a comprehensive university, otherwise I guarantee that you will not be able to recruit students. As for you spreading the doctrine in the school, I think there should be no problem.