Inside the Xuanzheng Hall.
Ever since the Tumu Fortress incident, the confidence of all the soldiers of the Ming Empire had suffered a setback.
All the officials felt their blood boiling because of the Emperor's words.
The destruction of the Jurchen rebellion in Jianzhou greatly boosted the confidence of the officials and soldiers.
At this moment, not only Zhu Houzhao, but all the officials in the court were waiting for an opportunity.
Zhu Houzhao looked at the officials in the court with a dignified gaze and said in a clear voice,"I intend to allocate five million taels to establish the Academy of Science and develop the world's science and technology!”
" Academy of Science?!"
When the officials heard this, they all revealed puzzled expressions.
" Your Majesty, this Academy of Science is…"
Zhu Houzhao fixed his eyes on the Minister of Works, Li Sui, and said sternly,""The Academy of Science is a branch of the Ministry of Works.”
"It is responsible for the research and development of the Ming Empire's advanced weapons and technology.”
"Only when the division of labor is clear can efficiency be improved.”
"Stagnation will only make the Great Ming Empire at the end of the world. Only by developing technology can the entire Great Ming Empire become powerful!”
"I wonder if any of you heard the loud noise last night?”
After hearing the Emperor's words, all the officials in the court nodded their heads.
This matter had always puzzled them.
But now that he heard the Emperor say this, it seemed that there was something else going on.
"The loud noise last night was the new cannon that Da Ming was testing!”
" What?!"
The officials cried out in alarm. They hadn't expected this new cannon to cause such a huge commotion.
For a moment, the officials couldn't help but imagine the might of this new cannon.
Although they had not seen the power of the new cannon with their own eyes, they could deeply feel the terror of the new cannon just by recalling the sounds they had heard last night!
"The establishment of the Academy of Science will guide the development of new weapons in the entire Ming Empire.”
"With these advanced weapons, the Great Ming army will definitely be unstoppable and shock the world!”
"Minister of Works!"
"I'm here." Li Tunnel stepped forward.”
"I order you to select a top craftsman from the Ministry of Works!”
"These people have to dare to think and do! Not afraid of failure!"
"Spending money is nothing. As long as I can see the results, it's worth it no matter how much money I spend!”
"Do you understand?"
Li Tong looked at Tian Zi deeply and nodded heavily."Yes, Your Majesty."
"In addition, in the capital, we will choose a special area to build the Academy of Science as a government office.”
"Guard the place 24 hours a day to ensure the safety of every craftsman.”
"The salary of every craftsman will be distributed according to the third-grade officials in the court!”
" What?!"
The officials exclaimed and looked at Tian Zi in disbelief.
One had to know that most of these craftsmen did not have any grades or official positions.
But now, the emperor would actually give out a salary according to the rank of three official positions.
It was enough to show the importance the emperor attached to the Academy of Sciences and the craftsmen.
Li Tong calmed down a little and asked,"Your Majesty, how many craftsmen are needed to build this Academy of Science?”
"Regardless of the number of people, any talented person can be used by the Academy of Sciences!”
"I will obey."
……
After the court was dismissed, the civil and military officials of the court began to walk the Li Palace.
"His Majesty's sudden construction of the Academy of Sciences is really generous!”
"That's right! Who knows what the future of Great Ming would be like when the Academy of Science was built!”
The civil and military officials were excitedly discussing the major events that had happened in the court today.
Although the Academy of Science did not have much to do with them, they were still quite excited to be able to witness the rise of the Ming Dynasty.
In the Ministry of Works.
After Li Sui returned from the Imperial Palace, he immediately gathered all his subordinates.
Ever since the last time they researched new cannons, the craftsmen in the Ministry of Works rarely gathered together.
Most of the time, they were busy with their own matters.
After everyone had gathered, Li Tong slowly opened his mouth and said,"His Majesty has decreed that the top craftsmen from the Ministry of Works will be selected to join the Academy of Science!”
"His salary will be distributed according to the third rank!”
"What?"
"Third Grade?"
"Sir, this Academy of Science is…?”
Noisy voices rang out in the courtyard of the Ministry of Works. Li Sui looked at the excited crowd and gestured for them to quiet down.
"Everyone, calm down for a moment."
When everyone gradually shut their mouths, Li Tunnel told everyone about the Academy of Sciences and the Emperor's edict.”
"From today onwards, if you have any ability, you can bring your works to register.”
"Anyone who passes the test can enter the Academy of Science.”
"Everyone, if there are no problems, show your abilities as soon as possible!”
After saying that, Li Sui left the Ministry of Works.
There was no need to say much about what happened next. The temptation of the third-grade salary offered by the Emperor was enough to make these craftsmen go crazy.
What he needed to do was to find a place to build the Academy of Sciences as soon as possible.
The Ming Academy of Science was of great significance.
Otherwise, the emperor would not have sent troops to guard the Academy of Sciences.
One had to know that the Academy of Science included the top craftsmen of the Ming Dynasty. As long as there was enough silver, they might really be able to create some extremely terrifying new weapons.
It was night.
In the government office of the Ministry of Works.
Li Sui looked at the names on the register with a deep expression.
The Ministry of Works had more than 1,300 craftsmen and more than 2,000 civilian workers.
After the screening, less than 30 craftsmen were able to enter the Academy of Science.
The strictness of the selection process was terrifying.
One had to know that those who could successfully enter the Ministry of Works were at least at the level of a Master.
And after this batch of people went through heavy screening, the remaining thirty people could be said to be completely at the top of Da Ming's line.
Li Sui called all 30 of them into the room and said with a serious expression,"I believe that the reason why you are able to stay is not just because of luck, but because of your own strength.”
"The moment you enter the Academy of Sciences, you will carry the future of the Ming Empire!”
"As the first batch of members of the Academy of Sciences, the difficulties you will face will be unprecedented.”
"Now, the first thing I want to give you is to improve the Great Ming Firegun!”
"Fifteen days!"
"Great Ming currently has handguns, and their range, loading speed, and so on are still old weapons from back then!”
"Since His Majesty is willing to spend a lot of money to nurture you, then you must be worthy of His Majesty's trust.”
"Do you have any questions?"
The craftsmen present looked at each other and knelt down on one knee."Your subordinate will definitely not disappoint Your Majesty!”
……
Yangxin Palace Hall.
Yu Huatian, the Governor of the West Hall, rushed into the palace. He had something important to report!
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