Wanli Xinming

Chapter 301 Communication

With the interruption of Teacher Rudolph, Xu Guangqi and Tycho Brahe had to go down the stairs.Tycho Brahe put his hand on his chest and bowed, Xu Guangqi also gestured with his hand, and Tycho walked down the podium.

Xu Guangqi congratulated Rudolf Coylen: "This is a great achievement, sir. It's not that Chinese mathematicians don't want to continue calculating this wonderful value, but they can't find a better way!"

Rudolf Coylon blushed, his lips trembling slightly with excitement.He stammered: "Dear Count, your calculation just now is an unparalleled proof of human wisdom. What I have done is insignificant compared to it."

After a round of business exchanges, Rudolph asked the question he had always wanted to ask: "Your Excellency, the equipment you used in your speech just now is like magic, is this a Sirius machine? It is irresistible to a university professor. temptation."

Xu Guangqi smiled and said, "This is an invention of Chinese craftsmen the year before, and the principle is not complicated." He then pondered and said, "The inventor of the slide projector commissioned a mission—if the University of Europa is interested in this machine, they can pay a royalties for a full set of drawings."

There was a low "hum" under the podium, and the king's special envoy Perez stood up abruptly and said, "Your Excellency, do you mean that this machine can also be produced by Europa?"

Because he talked about money, Earl Daming, who still had some Confucian temperament in his bones, felt that the character of today's speech was mad and full of copper stench.But with the emperor's order, he had to answer according to the prescribed actions: "Of course, as I said just now, it is not complicated, and it can be produced with Europa's technical capabilities."

At this moment, a nobleman stood up and said, "Your Excellency Count, you mentioned patents just now. I would like to ask what is the difference between the patent law of Sirius and the patent law of Venice? Does it refer to the license of the king?"

Xu Guangqi heard the words, a circle appeared in his eyes, and he couldn't help looking at the other members of the mission.Luo Mingjian stood up to help and replied: "Your Excellency Andrews, Seris' patent law is very complicated, and it was only promulgated not long before our mission. The Roman mission just did some research."

The hall became silent, and everyone held their breath to listen to Luo Mingjian's remarks, Luo Mingjian said: "Today, the patent laws of European countries include two parts, one part is the monopoly status granted by the king, franchising; the other part is the acquisition of new technologies. Inventors are granted a 10-year monopoly on production by the king—of course, the number of years in countries that enforce the Venetian patent law today varies slightly, but most are this number of years.”

"Regarding franchising, Emperor Sirius does not bestow upon individuals, but is carried out by the state - as far as I know there are only four items of salt, iron, tea and coinage. Including this part."

Luo Mingjian's words caused bursts of exclamations in the King's Hall, and someone in the back row suddenly shouted: "Merciful God, this is the great king!"

In today's Europa, the monarchs of various countries often regard the franchise of a certain product as a reward, thus seriously disrupting the market order. It is not surprising that Luo Mingjian's words resonate with some.

"The patent law of Seris is divided into three parts, one part is the national patent, including but not limited to the smelting method of iron and steel, the development and protection of silk products and biological varieties, the cultivation and production of tea, etc. If you invent, you can get money or titles from the court, gentlemen, I assure you, it is extremely rich."

"What is tea?" Someone asked in a low voice, but he didn't get an answer. Luo Mingjian just went on to elaborate:
"The second part is to protect the interests of inventors. Please note, gentlemen, that Sirius established the Patent Office, which was developed from the 'Tianji Pavilion' created by the emperor when he was a child, don't ask me what 'Tianji' means ,I do not know either."

"As long as the inventor proves that the inventor's new technology is innovative, practical and patentable under the appraisal of the experts and technicians of the Gewu Institute, the Patent Office will issue a patent certificate, and this invention can obtain the power of monopoly operation , with a term of 20 years. The product appearance patent protection period is ten years, and the trademark protection period can be extended indefinitely according to the application."

"Are the product's appearance and trademark also protected?"

Luo Mingjian replied: "Yes. This is a difference from the current Venice patent law."

Hearing this, someone keenly discovered the biggest difference between Seris and European patent law mentioned by Luo Mingjian: "Does the king draw taxes from patent licensing? Or he can grant a license"

Luo Mingjian interrupted the question and smiled and said, "No, the biggest difference is here. His Majesty Emperor Sirius believes that invention is the result of personal wisdom, and the wealth derived from it is a personal right - the emperor cannot arbitrarily deprive it."

"Benevolent Emperor!"

Luo Mingjian continued: "There is another very interesting provision in the Seris Patent Law. As you all know, many inventors do not know how much their technology is worth, or they do not have the ability to manage it."

"The patent law therefore states that inventors can apply to the patent office to have their inventions valued and to organize an auction of patent licenses—a process that is completely free, at the expense of the emperor."

"God, my God. I dare to say that Emperor Sirius has the same character as the saints!" Still in the back row, he made a whisper that made everyone in the hall smile, and caused a burst of good-natured laughter.

Luo Mingjian smiled and said: "The third part is copyright protection. Gentlemen, literary works, paintings, music, etc. created by the Seris, even including oral works and juggling, as long as they are original, they are protected by the patent law. No publication or reproduction in exchange for fame or fortune without the permission of the creator - offenders are subject to penalties in addition to fines, and a devastating blow to reputation."

"Great! The incomparable emperor!" Another shout came from different corners of the king's hall. The nobles in the front row couldn't help but look back, and several writers and poets who were watching from the crowd became red because of this. cheek.

"By the way, the laws of Seris are very complicated. There are more than 120 articles on the patent law—this is the preference of His Majesty the Emperor. He always plugs many loopholes in advance to reduce unnecessary lawsuits."

After Luo Mingjian finished his explanation, he immediately sat down and motioned for Xu Guangqi to continue.The people in the hall were tickled by the Seris patent law, and Perez, the special envoy of the King of Spain, involuntarily asked the question that everyone in the audience wanted to ask:
"Your Excellency Count, I would like to ask, is it possible that His Majesty the Emperor's franchising of porcelain can be granted to Europeans? I think every king is willing to pay for it the gold that His Majesty can't refuse."

Xu Guangqi thought for a while, scratched his head and said, "Before leaving China, I asked His Majesty this question, and I thought, um, this, His Majesty the Emperor gave an ambiguous answer - he said, 'One day, Europe will get This technology'. But I don't know what he meant by that."

Marquis Denia was so surprised that he almost jumped up: "You mean, His Majesty the Emperor intends to give permission?"

Xu Guangqi smiled and said, "I didn't ask your Majesty. But I think that there is a precedent for the Romans to hide silkworm seeds with sticks and spread the silk industry to Europe. Your Majesty may be saying that the proximity of the two sides will inevitably lead to Chinese porcelain. The exodus of manufacturing technology.”

This sentence was said after Luo Mingjian had preached and implemented the patent law, and it had the effect of slap in the face, and the nobles and scholars present burst into laughter.Xu Guangqi continued: "Therefore, I cannot give a definite answer to His Excellency the Special Envoy, but I would like to take this opportunity to announce one thing, which fully demonstrates China's goodwill towards Europa."

"Not long ago, our country invented a completely safe technique to prevent smallpox. Compared with human pox, it has no danger. His Majesty the Emperor is willing to provide this technique free of charge through the Holy See for the benefit of all those threatened by this disease. "

"God!"

"is this real?"

As Xu Guangqi's voice fell, the hall became noisy like a vegetable market.At this time, Europe was still under the huge threat of smallpox. Many children of nobles in the audience died of this disease, and some died of human pox.At this time, I heard that Emperor Seris was willing to provide safe vaccination techniques, and immediately a cultivator stood up and expressed his willingness to pay the Seris Mission to vaccinate his children!
Luo Mingjian didn't expect Xu Guangqi to suddenly make such a move. He sat there and shook his head. Seeing the commotion, he had to stand up and said: "Everyone, I will send an urgent application to the Holy See today, asking His Majesty the Pope to issue an decree, The cowpox method was made public. But before the decree reached Madrid, according to the agreement between Sirius and the Holy See, this method was given to His Majesty the Pope by His Majesty the Emperor Sirius - and His Excellency the Count has just explained this."

"Your Excellency Cardinal, does the Holy See still consider it a rare commodity?"

"This is technology for the benefit of all civilized people! It should be made public immediately!"

Luo Mingjian's explanation and the ensuing uproar suggested that Xu Guangqi seemed to have made a low-level diplomatic mistake.

Seeing Xu Guangqi standing there, Marquis Denia was a little embarrassed, and said in a loud voice: "Everyone, the gift from His Majesty Emperor Sirius to His Majesty the Pope should not detract from its effect before His Excellency the Special Envoy arrives in Rome. His Excellency's method is the best!"

"Your Excellency, your child has grown up! Mine hasn't!"

"Yes! Request for immediate disclosure!"

Seeing that the scene was a little out of control, Xu Guangqi had to say loudly: "Everyone! The production of vaccinia vaccine is not overnight! If the cardinal allows me, I will provide this law to His Majesty Felipe after arriving in Madrid, so that it can be made available as soon as possible. Production. Gentlemen, that's three days from now!"

Xu Guangqi's words had an effect, and everyone in the hall became quiet.But the mathematician Rudolph dared to put Xu Guangqi in again: "Your Excellency Count, the Low Countries and Spain are in a state of war, can't they get the grace of His Majesty the Emperor?"

Luo Mingjian patted his forehead and shouted loudly: "According to the previous agreement between the mission and the Holy See, the Pope's decree will not distinguish between Calvin, Protestant or non-Holy Roman Empire members, and it will be completely public! Please rest assured and wait for the decree. I vouch for my honor and character!"

(End of this chapter)