The Great Grandson of the Tang Dynasty: The beginning of the slaughter of General Tiance's mans

Chapter 385 The Alchemist of the Tang Dynasty

After the simple version of chicken essence was made, Li Chengdao asked the chef to try it.

The cook carefully put some chicken essence into a pot of fish soup and stirred it twice with a spoon.

After simmering for a while, he filled a bowl of soup and took a careful taste.

“What a delicious soup!”

The chef's eyes suddenly lit up. He had been the royal chef for many years and had never tasted such delicious fish soup!

"Let me have a taste."

Li Chengdao suggested.

The imperial chef quickly took another bowl, then filled a bowl for Li Chengdao and served it respectfully.

After Li Chengdao took it, he took a sip, wanting to see how effective his newly developed chicken essence was.

After taking the first sip of the soup, he felt that the fish soup was indeed much more delicious than ordinary fish soup, which whetted his appetite.

But compared with the taste of chicken essence in his impression, it was still quite different.

"Sure enough, we still need the Metallurgical and Manufacturing Bureau to carry out the research?"

Li Chengdao put down the jade bowl in his hand and said to himself.

Since he decided to develop chicken essence, he must develop a genuine version.

After all, the chicken essence made in this simple way is much worse than the real chicken essence.

"But Your Majesty, this is already very good..."

The imperial chef didn't quite understand. In his opinion, the condiment produced by Li Chengdao was very impressive, but Li Chengdao still felt it was not enough.

"Take it up."

Li Chengdao gave a casual instruction and then left the imperial dining room.

After leaving the imperial dining room, Li Chengdao asked several researchers from the Smelting Bureau to be invited over.

Today's Smelting Bureau has formed a complete research department and system.

They are the Theory Department, Mechanical Construction Department, and Alchemy Department.

As the name suggests, the Theory Department studies various theoretical knowledge and conducts research on innovation and technology theory.

The Machinery Manufacturing Department is a hands-on group that practices manufacturing.

The Alchemy Department was established later, probably similar to alchemy, which is the study of chemistry.

This department developed rapidly after its creation because it has a deep foundation.

Alchemy is the earliest chemistry. Alchemy has been studied since ancient times, and the results have been considerable.

After Li Chengdao summoned several alchemy researchers, he told them his ideas and methods for making chicken essence and asked them to make improvements.

After listening to Li Chengdao's words, several alchemy researchers looked at each other.

Can alchemy still be played like this? !

Although they were surprised, the production method Li Chengdao mentioned was not beyond their professional scope.

Anyway, the principle of alchemy is similar, it’s all about purification and refining.

"Is it possible to make it within two months?"

Li Chengdao asked curiously.

The leader, an alchemy researcher, was dressed in white, with unkempt hair and heavy eye circles, but his eyes were very bright.

After hearing what Li Chengdao said, he said without hesitation: "Your Majesty, one month is enough!"

His words were full of confidence.

"Very good! If the research comes out, I will reward you greatly!" Li Chengdao said with great satisfaction.

He developed chicken essence not only because of his appetite. If the chicken essence is sold, it will also make a lot of money.

After a few more instructions, Li Chengdao ordered them to retreat.

Not long after several alchemy researchers left, Li Gang, the Minister of Civil Affairs, came to see them.

"My lord, see your majesty."

After seeing Li Chengdao, Li Gang immediately bowed and saluted.

Li Chengdao smiled slightly and said, "Ai Qing, please live in peace."

At this time, the time for the small court meeting has passed. Li Gang came to see him, so he must have something to do.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After Li Gang thanked him, he stood up, and then he cupped his hands to Li Chengdao and said, "Your Majesty, the Taoist seminar at the Imperial Academy of the Tang Dynasty is coming in a month. How do you plan to deal with it?"

Hearing this, Li Chengdao frowned slightly.

Since the founding of the Imperial Academy of the Tang Dynasty, the education system has been undergoing innovation and change.

But there is one issue that cannot be ignored, and that is which discipline in the academy is respected.

Until now, students in the Royal Academy have studied from various schools, but it has not yet been determined which school is the most respected.

The reason is also very simple, because none of the hundreds of schools of thought is convinced by anyone, so it is really difficult to judge.

If it turned out to be okay, it would be easy to say that Confucianism has been respected since ancient times.

However, with today's political enlightenment and the rise of various schools, Confucianism is somewhat insufficient.

Therefore, just six years ago, the Legalist school proposed the method of discussing Tao.

The so-called discussion of Tao means that various schools of thought sit together and discuss Tao. Whoever can convince and irritate others will be respected by that school.

This is the contention of a hundred schools of thought.

The discussion is divided into three times, held every two years. Whoever can win twice first will be considered the winner and become the mainstream school of the Imperial Academy of the Tang Dynasty.

This year is the year of the third discussion.

"Discuss the Tao"

Li Chengdao said to himself, thinking in his heart.

It is not a good idea to continue discussing Taoism in this way. Each of the hundreds of schools of thought has merits, but if only one school is regarded as the mainstream, it will greatly limit the development of ideas.

After some contemplation, Li Chengdao suddenly thought of a method, and the corners of his mouth could not help but curl up slightly.

He directly said to Li Gang: "Pass out my order, let's say that for this year's discussion, I will select an academic discipline from among hundreds of scholars as the mainstream subject of the Imperial Academy of the Tang Dynasty."

After hearing Li Chengdao's words, Li Gang's eyes suddenly widened and he said in shock: "Today, this year we will really choose a family? But on Taoism?"

"This year is the last discussion."

Li Chengdao said without hesitation.

Li Gang was very anxious after hearing this and said: "Your Majesty, this is only the third time this year has been held. If the outcome this year directly determines the mainstream academics of the college, how can we convince hundreds of schools of thought?"

"Such words will definitely cause commotion among many students and disciples of various schools. Your Majesty, please think twice!

Li Chengdao smiled nonchalantly and said comfortingly: "I have my own plan. Li Qing will just follow my instructions."

“After years of arguing, it’s time for this to end.”

Seeing that Li Chengdao was firm in his thoughts, although Li Gang was anxious, he could only sigh and reluctantly agreed.

(End of this chapter)