"Although what the Governor said is different from the teachings of sages, if you think about it carefully, many of the contents seem to have surpassed the teachings of sages." Qin Hui said.
"I don't dare take this seriously." Wu Dong said with a smile.
These are actually some scientific methodologies of later generations! The founder of modern scientific methodology is Bacon. In his time, he always opposed the classical European scholasticism. He believed that scholasticism was divorced from reality, advocated empty talk, and played with concepts, which was very important to social development.
Not much benefit! In fact, if you think about it carefully
Later, ancient European scholasticism and Chinese Confucianism also had great similarities. Chinese Confucianism itself was also divorced from reality. It only respected Confucianism and even inhibited the development of science! Wu Dong taught scientific methodology to these people in front of him today, which is exactly the hope
These people can once again break the shackles of their minds and become true scholars.
"I admire you!" Li Gang also said at this moment.
He thought carefully just now, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that what Wu Dong just said contained profound wisdom! In a certain way, these things seemed to be more useful to society than the emptiness of the sages' studies! Originally, he had
Wu Dong's respect was mainly due to Wu Dong's talent and strategy, but now he also began to admire him in terms of knowledge.
"Have you decided when the exam will be?" Wu Dong said.
"The first day of April!" Qin Hui said.
When Wu Dong heard this, he couldn't help but smile. In modern times, it was April Fool's Day, but in this era it must be a very auspicious day. Generally speaking, even in Liangshan, everyone is still subject to feudal superstition
Due to the influence, they will definitely choose an auspicious day to hold the exam.
"Think about what I just said when you go back and compile it for me! From now on, this book will also be included in the new learning system! The new learning should not only guide the ideological and moral ethics of all people in the world, but also
To guide scientific research! Your knowledge and wisdom are far superior to others in Liangshan. In this regard, almost no one can catch up with you, and only you can do such a thing." Wu Dong said.
"This...I will definitely write down the name of the Grand Governor when the time comes. These are all researched by the Grand Governor." Qin Hui said hurriedly.
"That's not necessary!" Wu Dong said with a smile. What he said was the crystallization of thousands of years of accumulated human wisdom in later generations. He didn't want to steal this honor by himself.
It was already dark, and Wu Dong and others stayed on the university campus that day.
The next day, Wu Dong and others went to the Academy of Sciences. Although some people in the Academy were preparing to build a university, more people were still doing research. Many of these people were the real elites of the Academy.
Wu Dong still remembers the three people he met when he first came to the Academy of Sciences, Jin Hu, Su Yuan, and Lu Jiu! Jin Hu had some research on chemistry, Su Yuan had some research on geography, and Lu Jiu
It is a certain study of mathematics.
Ling Zhen, the dean of the Academy of Sciences, accompanied Wu Dong. Wu Dong asked about these three people. Ling Zhen said: "Jinhu is in the factory. He has been interested in artillery for a while, and his achievements in artillery are even greater.
More than me! Our latest artillery in Liangshan was developed by him!"
Wu Dong nodded and said: "He is originally a Goryeo noble and has a profound background. It is normal for him to have such an achievement."
Ling Zhendao: "In addition to artillery, he is still studying 'qi' more, and now he has made an extremely important discovery about 'qi'."
Wu Dong said: "What discovery?"
Ling Zhendao: "He thinks that Qi can be used as power! When the water is boiling in the teapot we usually use to boil water, the steam can even push the lid open! He feels that this is power, and if used well, it can drive other things.
"
Wu Dong was surprised and said: "He already knows how to turn steam into power?"
Ling Zhen shook his head and said: "He has been researching for many years, but he has not succeeded yet! I don't know whether I should continue to support him. His research requires a lot of money."
Wu Dong said: "Continue to support!"
Ling Zhen said: "What if there is no result?"
Wu Dong said: "Every child knows that steam can lift the lid of a kettle! If he starts from this point, at least his research is in the right direction! As long as his research is in the right direction, it will be helpful to future generations.
, do you think so?"
Ling Zhen nodded, and Wu Dong no longer asked the other two people, but asked Ling Zhen to take him to see Jin Hu immediately.
As Wu Dong walked forward, he was thinking about the "steam engine"! He only knew that the steam engine was invented by Watt, and the invention of the steam engine triggered the first industrial revolution! Is it possible that the steam engine is about to be born in China now?
In fact, the principle of the steam engine is not complicated at all. Everyone knows that steam has power! For example, steam can lift the lid of a kettle. Since ancient times, everyone can see it, but few people really think about it deeply! Medieval Europe compares
It was even darker than ancient China, and the Holy See’s restraint on people’s thoughts was much more thorough than that of Confucianism.
, but after the Renaissance, Europe has undergone earth-shaking changes in just a few decades! And now, China has undergone such changes hundreds of years in advance! The Academy of Sciences has been established for ten years. There is freedom of thought in the Academy of Sciences, and the government encourages
Inventions and creations encourage all kinds of novel ideas. It is not surprising that the steam engine appeared early.
In the ordnance factory, Wu Dong finally saw Jin Hu.
Jin Hu was operating the "machine" with a group of craftsmen, but they didn't even notice the arrival of Wu Dong and others! Ling Zhen wanted to remind these people, but Wu Dong stopped him.
Wu Dong was carefully observing the "machine" there. Some of the parts were similar to modern machines, but they were very rough and primitive! For example, the "piston" was really hard to see! If it were placed in modern society, I'm afraid
It will make people laugh out loud, but when something like this appears in this era, it is something that can make people extremely excited. It is a milestone in technological progress!
Jin Hu and others were still concentrating on operating the "machine" in front of them. After a while, the "machine" began to move and made an extremely harsh noise! Wu Dong watched all this excitedly, while Jin Hu and others
People frowned.
"Is there any problem?" Wu Dong couldn't help but ask.
"The efficiency is really low! This power is far less than that of a ten-year-old boy, let alone compared with an ox and a horse! Such a thing has no practical effect!" Jin Hu said.
At this moment, he still did not raise his head, nor did he notice that Wu Dong had arrived.
"I think it's because of the cylinder! Every time the steam passes by, the temperature of the cylinder will drop a lot, which is such a waste of energy." A craftsman next to him said.
"There is also a problem with the design of our pistons. The resistance of these pistons is so great that no amount of steam is of any use." Another craftsman said.
The craftsmen were talking here and there, completely unaware of the arrival of Wu Dong and others. After a while, Wu Dong led the people away from here without disturbing them.