Da Tang: Father, can I resign?

Chapter 102: Treating Northeast China as Northern Myanmar

Li Ming discovered the blind spot in his thinking:
The clergy in ancient times seemed to be engaging in feudal superstition, but in fact they were all science talents in religious garb!

Not only in Europe, the first scientists emerged from among theologians.

Even in the Central Plains, Taoists were also masters of natural sciences.

Because I wanted to explore the universe, I studied physics. Because I wanted to make alchemy, I was also good at chemistry. And because I wanted to do feng shui and fortune-telling, mathematics was even better.

For example, Zu Chongzhi was a Taoist priest, Yang Hui of the Yang-Hui Triangle was a Taoist priest, and Ge Hong, who invented gunpowder, was also a Taoist priest.

As the saying goes, science and technology are the primary productive forces.

To build Liaodong well, relying solely on old silver coins of liberal arts like Fang Xuanling is not comprehensive enough.

If he could recruit talents in mathematics, physics and chemistry like Yuan Tiangang under his command.

With its own modern ideas...

Although it is not enough to make a nuclear bomb by hand, it can still add wings to the tiger and greatly promote the development of Liaodong's productivity!
Li Ming was keenly aware of Yuan Tiangang's importance.

"I didn't expect that the case could not be advanced further, but I found an unexpected surprise..."

He felt like he had picked up money on the street, and the way he looked at Yuan Tiangang was different.

This rare SSR must be added to your harem!

As for the method, it’s simple.

As long as you understand the other person's psychology, it is easy to deal with science and engineering men.

"…Little donor, what's wrong with you?"

Yuan Tiangang inexplicably felt that the child sitting in front of him had a vulgar look in his eyes.

He felt creepy from staring at her.

"Master, I have been thinking about a problem."

Li Ming touched his chin and asked:
"Since you have discovered the secrets of the great Dao of heaven and earth, why do you live in such a simple place? Where are your disciples?"

"This..." Yuan Tiangang was hit hard, his expression immediately collapsed, and he muttered incoherently:

“People in the world are ignorant and do not understand the subtlety of the great truth. They say these number games are just gimmicks and tricks.

"It is better to study Confucian classics, which can be applied to the world and become a general or a prime minister..."

What Lao Yuan said is indeed a systemic problem.

Although the Six Arts for Gentlemen included mathematics, the imperial examinations in the Tang Dynasty also included content on mathematics.

But these subjects all revolve around "calculation" rather than "number", and are more like a subject of "accounting".

The purpose is to cultivate practical officials who can calculate the area of ​​​​fields and settle accounts, rather than mathematicians who delve into the subject of "numbers".

As we all know, mathematics is the foundation of all science and engineering.

"Words are not enough. Has Taoist Yuan written any book?" Li Ming asked.

"Of course!"

As soon as he talked about writing a book, Yuan Tiangang was no longer sleepy and took out a book from his arms.
"All that I have learned throughout my life is concentrated in this book. I only regret that people in the world are blind and waste the great knowledge..."

“Yes, today I am fortunate to meet someone with whom I have a predestined relationship. If the donor…young master can donate a little, this book can be published and disseminated to all corners of the world as soon as possible.

"The Great Dao will not be abolished, and more people with predestined relationships will be able to get a glimpse of the mysteries of the world!"

The pre-casting period is so long, it turns out it's for scamming people... Li Ming was in awe and looked at Taoist Yuan with new eyes, and took the book handed to him.

The book follows its owner and emits the same foul odor, making one want to throw it into a pond and soak it for days and nights.

Li Ming frowned, held his breath, and carefully opened the cover and took a quick look, just like dealing with stinky tofu steamed with moldy amaranth stems.

Not surprisingly, without the Taoist terminology sprinkled in, the book reads more like a mathematics textbook.

It even records a regular string of numbers, where each number is equal to the sum of the two numbers above it, and each row of numbers is symmetrical on the left and right, forming the prototype of the "Palm's Triangle".

Yuan Laodao did not lie.

This is indeed the result of his painstaking efforts.

Yuan Tiangang pretended to continue studying the River Map and Luoshu, but his eyes were secretly looking up at Li Ming.

He is not really a fool. He can tell whether someone is rich or not at a glance.

This young dandy, who is well-dressed, surrounded by people and exudes a clear and foolish air, is obviously a man with endless money to spend.

That’s just right, I’ll give some flowers to the Taoist priest.

"Mr. Ming." Lou Shide whispered in Li Ming's ear:
"That's what I said. When you chat with Taoist Yuan, don't let him lead you into a trap. He just wants to cheat you out of your money."

Li Ming seemed not to have heard Lou Shide's advice. He took Yuan Tiangang's books and said with a smile:

"Wonderful, wonderful, this book really contains the essence of all things in the world.

“If there is only one copy, it would be a waste of resources.

"I am willing to pay to print a few more copies so that my people can learn these mathematical knowledge well."

A look of disappointment appeared on Lou Shide's face, but he didn't dare to say it out loud.

Yuan Tiangang's wrinkled old face blossomed like a flower, and he couldn't help but excitedly hold Li Ming's little hand:

"Young Master... No, Young Master, this is what you said! We agreed on it!"

The old man was quite polite. Li Ming wanted to laugh and said:
"It's a deal. But I have a small request."

Yuan Tiangang asked earnestly: "What's your request?"

Li Ming curled his lips and revealed an innocent smile:
"Please come with me to Liaodong."

Are you greedy for my money?
I'm greedy for your surplus value.

"Liaodong?"

When Yuan Tiangang heard the word "ghost place", he frowned instinctively.

In the Tang Dynasty, Liaodong was the most familiar stranger. The reason why it was familiar was that in the previous Sui Dynasty, a certain sage Yang, who did not want to reveal his name, led troops to conquer Liaodong three times.

As a result, after abandoning several tens of thousands of people's Jingguan and the entire Sui Dynasty, he was disgraced.

The reason why it is unfamiliar is that that damn place Liaodong is too far to the north and has no communication with the Central Plains.

They are not like the Eastern Turks and Xueyantuo north of the Yellow River, who would go south from time to time to beg for money and make their presence felt.

It is also not like the Western Turks in the northwest and the countries in the Western Regions, which are located on the main trade routes.

There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with just leaving that barren land alone and letting it fend for itself.

Yuan Tiangang didn't understand why he was asked to go to that cold and barren land?
Are you spreading the truth to the silly roe deer?

"Oh, Master Yuan, you don't know~" Li Ming rubbed his hands and showed a business smile:

"Liaodong is no longer the Great Northern Wilderness, but the Great Northern Granary!
"Before long, the economy there will take off and the population will flourish!
"It would be a shame if we don't buy at the bottom now!"

Yuan Tiangang crossed his arms suspiciously:
"Really? I don't believe it."

He had never been to Liaodong, and the only impression he had was basically tied to "cold", "barbaric", and "never go there in your life".

Even the imperial court was reluctant to send the most heinous criminals there.

Buying the dip?

I’m afraid you think I’m the one at the bottom?
"Oh my! Master Yuan is really not well-informed."

Li Ming's smile became more and more attentive, and he spoke with saliva flying:
"Didn't you read today's Chang'an Express? The imperial court has officially established the first special economic zone in the entire Tang Dynasty in Liaodong...

"There are in-depth institutional reforms and bold institutional innovations, no restrictions on merchants, no curfews...

“Not only was there a three-year tax exemption and a two-year tax cut, the court also made huge transfer payments to the local area…

"The new governors of the two Liaodong provinces are young talents who are dedicated to their work and the entire bureaucracy is efficient and honest...

"In short, under the construction of the imperial court, the people live and work in peace and contentment, the country is safe and the people are happy, and everything is full of vitality and flourishing!"

As he spoke, he took out today's newspaper from his pocket.

Li Ming did not lie. The front page of the newspaper had a series of shocking headlines printed on it:

"Thanks for the invitation. I'm in Liaodong and just earned ten strings of cash."

"The imperial court is throwing money around in Liaodong, why don't you go pick it up?"

"Three exemptions and two halvings, has your majesty's benevolent policy turned the frozen land into hot land?"

"Liaodong, another driving force for economic growth!"

Of course, these soft ads were all written by Li Ming himself.

The content cannot be said to be false, because the imperial court actually invested a lot of real money in Liaodong, and Li Ming did "plan" to reform the entire administrative system from bottom to top.

However, in order to deceive... no, to persuade talents to go to develop the remote areas of Northeast China, he used some literary rhetoric in his soft article.

This includes but is not limited to exaggeration, providing one-sided information, and "implementing" new policies that "maybe" will happen in the future on paper in advance, etc.

However, it was just as Li Ming expected.

The people of the Tang Dynasty were still simple and honest, and had not yet suffered from the attacks of internet trolls, propaganda wars, or fake news.

Yuan Tiangang was the same, he had an instinctive trust in things "printed in books."

He really believed it, with an unbelievable light in his eyes.

"Master Yuan, that place is virgin land that has not been cultivated."

Li Ming fanned the flames in Yuan Tiangang's ear, as if it were the devil's temptation:

“Think about it, there are so many new people in Liaodong, and their minds are blank, not poisoned by Confucian classics.

"If Taoist Yuan can take root in Liaodong first and spread your ideas among the innocent people there, then..."

Gulp... Yuan Tiangang swallowed greedily.

As a thinker who seeks the truth of the world, his greatest obsession is to make his ideas last forever.

Just like the thinkers during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

Even if he went around begging for money, it was only so that the sutra he had spent his life writing could be printed one more copy so that one more person could see it.

He felt that he was born at the wrong time.

If he had been born a thousand years earlier, in an era when a hundred schools of thought contended with each other, wouldn't he have been able to establish his own school and write books?
It’s a pity that he was born in the Tang Dynasty, when the field of philosophy had long been occupied by “this guy” and “that saint”.

If I could spread my own doctrine in a virgin land that has not been polluted by other schools of thought...

Then it’s not impossible for him, Taoist Yuan, to be the sage teacher!
"If Liaodong is really as good as you say..." He was obviously tempted.

Li Ming added fuel to the fire:

"Hearing is believing, seeing is believing. I will go to Liaodong in a few days. Why don't you come with me, Taoist Yuan?"

Upon hearing that he could even save on travel expenses, Yuan Tiangang was excited, but he also had doubts:
"Little donor, you and I have no relationship at all, why are you helping me to this extent?"

Very good, although this person is a little stubborn, his basic emotional intelligence is still online.

Li Ming did not hide it and said frankly:
"Master, I am the new governor of Liaodong.

"To make Liaodong more prosperous, we cannot do without the help of the Taoist priest."

He saluted Yuan Tiangang sincerely.

"Prosperous and wealthy?" Yuan Tiangang was stunned.

He himself didn't know what effect the numerical techniques he figured out from studying the River Map and Luoshu would have on local governance.

Moreover, he didn't know what this "Jiedushi" was.

However, since there was a noble person who appreciated his knowledge, he naturally had no reason to refuse.

Anyway, I have a dead body, so what if I get cheated?
(End of this chapter)