April 9th.
Chaos in Laoshan.
Li Zhen looked at the imperial edict on the table with a livid face. It was an imperial edict issued by Balong City directly to the governor of Dongzhou Prefecture through a radio broadcast. Feng Naien delivered the edict.
"The Kyushu Science and Technology Award and the Physics Award are awarded to the airship idea. Urgently summon Liu Jinghong, Qin Enze, and Fang Hanxian to the Eight Dragon City."
Li Zhen's fist clenched loudly: "Is this the winner of the Imperial Physics Prize?"
Ge Qingping also looked a little gloomy: "The imperial court has been silent and silent. When the results are about to come out, the emperor will appoint the winner of the physics prize based on his own preferences?"
"I have never seen such a dictating court."
Li Zhen gritted his teeth and said, an unknown fire burning in his heart.
The airship idea is just an idea used by the Aeronautical Research Institute to make up for the numbers. Its chances of winning are so slim that they are almost unforgettable.
In fact, according to Li Zhen's idea, the final winner of the physics prize should be the alternating current idea.
Because the significance of the entire award lies mainly in its role in promoting society and science, as well as its future value.
The idea of airships was only a small progress in aeronautics. On a large scale, the airship idea is unlikely to win the prize. Unless the aviation academy can promote a big development in aviation.
But the idea of alternating current is different. The emergence of steam turbines and electric motors will promote the complete spread of alternating current. And alternating current will completely change an era. This is why, it is also an assumption, but the reason why Li Zhen prefers alternating current.
Sometimes, science is not about cutting-edge things. What matters more is the interests linked to the development process of this country and the world.
Liu Jianye was sweating profusely: "The entire Laoshan County is crazy. It is obvious that there are almost no intellectuals in the entire Laoshan County who support the airship to win the prize. If we award the physics prize to the airship idea, then the intellectuals will Destroyed. But... if we don't award the airship concept, this dynasty will dismantle us."
One is to violate the imperial edict, respect scientific value, and respect knowledge. One is to go against public opinion, science, knowledge and morality to follow the imperial edict.
This is a difficult question with no choice.
To be honest, with the development of the current situation, as long as the Kyushu Academy of Sciences does not award the physics prize to airships or any products, people will not be upset.
Li Zhen sighed, walked to the window and looked at the cloudy Laoshan Mountain, feeling very worried.
Laoshan.
Intellectuals marched on the streets one after another, extinguishing the banners and drums for a few days and cheering up again.
"Shady story!"
“Can we still respect science?”
"Why should the emperor choose the science laureate based on his own preferences? Then what use are the guests and what use are the judges?"
"Does he understand science? Does he understand physics? The emperor cannot dictate based on his own preferences."
"If the Kyushu Academy of Sciences becomes a puppet of the imperial court, it will tarnish the sanctity of science."
"You cannot award awards to airships. Otherwise, how can the Kyushu Academy of Sciences respect science in the future? What qualifications do we have to talk about science?"
“…”
Yanagisawa Hui had a severe headache, and he did not dare to stop these people.
The peace lasted for too long, and the majesty of the imperial court was actually greatly reduced. In this era, although officials are corrupt, they dare not blatantly do so for fear of pushing the people to a certain critical point.
The mob in Zhashui County dared to use rogue methods to bully the county guard.
What's more, these intellectuals from Laoshan County? Yanagisawa Megumi couldn't do anything against them.
In the Kyushu Academy of Sciences, Liu Jinghong and Lin Xiufeng were actually in a bad mood. They looked at each other and smiled bitterly: "If... the airship really wins the prize, you and I will be forever on the pillar of shame."
"This is an award hand-picked by the emperor. There are too many things involved here. Oh, why do you think he got so excited? Even if he just hinted, it would be much better than the current situation."
"Even if he really wants to award the award to us, if he holds a meeting to discuss it, the result of the discussion will be better than now. But he awards the award based on preference. How can this group of crazy intellectuals Are you convinced?"
"These people have been in Laoshan for so long that they have integrated into the concept of science, and scientific development has taken root in their hearts. Now if someone wants to break their belief in respecting science, this will cause a big problem."
“…”
Together, the two of them found the Jiuzhou Science and Technology Award Committee on the night of the 9th.
The Jiuzhou Science and Technology Award Committee was convened immediately, and the members included Li Zhen, Liu Jianye, and Ge Qingping. One thousand guests.
Liu Jinghong stood on the podium and said loudly: "I declare that the airship idea is not mature enough. There are many shortcomings in it. There are also many logical errors and loopholes that have not been perfected. Therefore, the airship idea is cancelled. The main research on the airship idea is Staff member Liu Jinghong announced his withdrawal from the competition."
After saying this, the place was extremely silent.
Everyone observes the nose with the eyes, the mouth with the nose, and the mind with the mouth. Silent.
This result was what they had thought of a long time ago, and it is also the only best way to solve the problem today.
After a long time, Li Zhen said: "Vote by show of hands. Those who agree raise their hands, and the minority obeys the majority."
'Hua Hua Hua'
Everyone raised their hands, including Li Zhen and Ge Qingping. Liu Jinghong's decision was unanimously approved.
…
The desolate figure walked alone in the playground of the Kyushu Academy of Sciences.
"well."
A sad sigh came out faintly.
Liu Jinghong lay tiredly on the lawn, looking at the starry sky, and said with a wry smile: "It is a huge torture for a human heart to let a scientific researcher who forgets sleep and food deny that his idea is unsuccessful. Especially Yes, it is really successful and complete. But you still have to pick the bones of the eggs yourself... "
seaside.
There was also a bleak figure sighing quietly, looking at the full moon in the sky, thinking quietly, and looking at it quietly.
The sea breeze was howling, Qi Lengzi came over and put a coat on the weak Li Zhen, and then left silently.
Li Zhen looked at the full moon in a daze, thinking.
"What was it like ten thousand years ago?"
“…”
The imperial edict recruited Liu Jinghong and three others to enter Balong City, but Li Zhen was not ordered, so he was a little disappointed.
If I can go to Balong City, I can solve the mystery that has been in my heart for a long time.
Who is waiting for me in Baqiao
——
No. 10.
Gale tower.
The streets were empty and hundreds of thousands of people gathered here. The garrison was on tight guard and cordoned off, fearing a stampede.
In the distant sea, warships cruise and are heavily guarded.
At the foot of the skydiving mountain, a red cloth banner was stretched out for a kilometer. The rostrum covered with red carpet is so sacred.
At this moment, everyone held their breath.
(End of chapter)