Chapter 456： hybridization experiment

After dismissing the dwarf prince, Paul devoted most of his energy to the construction of the chemical plant and the formation of the new exploration fleet.

Until the visit of three priests interrupted his busyness.

Anderson, the current abbot of North Shore Abbey, a priest who was more a scholar than a clergyman.

Morrison, the current vice president of the North Shore Abbey, because Anderson has been busy with research, he is basically in charge of the abbey's affairs.

Violet, the last time Paul saw him was in the church in Port de Flandres, where he was the presiding priest.

Paul entertained them in the drawing room.

"Why did the three of you come to me when you have time? They still came together."

In his memory, Anderson stayed in the monastery all day and fiddled with some strange plants, Morrison was busy managing the general affairs of the monastery all day long, and Violet's church was far away from Lake Town, he and the front The two seem to have no other communication except that they are both priests.

"Master Graham!"

Morrison and the growing richer Father Violet hunched over him.

Violet said first, "I have just been recommended to be the presiding priest of the Lake Town Church, and I will be able to visit you from time to time."

After all, the priest was transferred from Fulan Port, but Violet was happy with this transfer. He used to worry about being transferred from Fulan Port because he was afraid of being placed in a remote place, but if he was transferred to Huxin Town, which one? What fool would say no?

After all, Huxin Town is the power center of Alda, Bairding, and Emden, so being transferred here to serve as a priest is a real promotion.

Paul congratulated him: "Congratulations then."

There was a glimmer of gloom on Morrison's smiling face, as if he saw a competitor.

The church in Huxin Town was originally guarded by the monastery, but now one of them was airborne.

"Ahem!" Anderson on the side cleared his throat, but his expression was serious.

"Master Graham..." He said with a little hesitation, "Actually, we are here this time for a book?"

"Book?"

Anderson gestured to the vice president: "Morrison!"

A troubled expression appeared on Morrison's face, "Hey, Lord Graman, you can see for yourself."

After speaking, he took out a book and handed it to Paul with both hands.

"Record of Injustice"—this is the name that caught Paul's eyes.

He turned to the first page.

"... Dear readers, all kind and righteous people, in view of the current situation in Jiaowan is very serious, the author upholds the last sliver of human conscience, and resolutely decides to stand up and uncover the land that is shrouded in this land. The unknown side...”

"...the church, it is not what people usually recognize, it is the most true and good existence in the world. Under its dazzling light, this organization has an ugly and even terrifying core. It is like in the holy scriptures...here Readers, please note that the author is not a pagan or an atheist, on the contrary, he is a devout believer of the Lord of Light. However, in the author’s eyes, the church has forcibly occupied the right to interpret the teachings of the Lord of Light. It is just like a loyal face in the holy scriptures. the demagogic devil..."

"...The author spent nearly ten years visiting every town and village in Jiaowan, and collected a lot of first-hand information..."

"...for centuries the Church has been a great yoke around the people of Horn Bay...an exploiter rather than a contributor, a bully rather than a protector..."

"..."

"...In this way, in the name of witch hunting, countless human tragedies have been created. In essence, it is just a means for the church to amass wealth and power..."

After turning a few pages, Paul closed the book, "Wow! This content is really amazing."

Morrison and Violet laughed awkwardly.

Anderson was very angry, "Master Graham, is this a question of whether the content is explosive or not? This is clearly heresy! It is heresy!"

"So what do you think?"

"Please order this book to be banned immediately, before it spreads on a large scale."

Morrison hurriedly gave Anderson a hand, and carefully explained to Paul: "Master Graham, that's right. A week ago, someone from Jiaowan found us and said that there was a book of blasphemy in the corner. The large-scale spread over the Gulf, they tracked it down and found that it came from the Northwest Gulf. We helped to find out, and found that it came from...from the printing factory under your name."

"Uh...so that's the case." Paul was a little embarrassed.

"Not only that, but someone has translated this blasphemous book into the Aldo language version, which is also being printed continuously."

"Now, Jiaowan asks us to immediately ban this disrespectful book."

Paul said a little angrily, "Isn't the church over there stretching its hands too far? Besides, this book is scolding the Jiaowan Church, not the Northwest Gulf Church."

"Uh..." Morrison said awkwardly, "But we are all servants of the Lord of Light, so..."

He choked suddenly, because he clearly felt a hint of warning in Paul's eyes looking at him.

You tm figure out your position for me!

Morrison begged for mercy: "At least don't let the Aldo language version spread."

Anderson looked at his vice president in surprise, not understanding why his usually strong vice president was so humble in front of Paul. Before he came, he was worried that Morrison would contradict the lord, just like his Just like the old-fashioned and stubborn teacher.

However, the lord's words seemed to reveal dissatisfaction with the church.

Violet rolled his eyes, looking at Paul for a while, and Morris for a while, wondering what he was thinking.

Before being transferred to Huxin Town, he had only met Morrison a few times. He was very envious of Morrison's status as the vice-principal of the North Shore Monastery. It is said to be the "talent nurturing base" of the church, and the influence underneath is enormous, and the current full-time dean is a person who doesn't care about things, and the deputy dean is in charge of all matters large and small.

In front of the lord of Arda, this crucial vice-principal unexpectedly...

There was a moment of silence in the room.

"Okay! Three priests." Paul spread his hands helplessly, "I will talk to the person in charge of the printing factory. You know, since the printing press, books are sold at small profits, so as long as they can come Money, dare to take any order."

"Thank you Graham-sama!"

Anderson, Morrison, and Violet all stood up and bowed to Paul as if they had been pardoned.

"Ah, that's right!" Paul turned his gaze to Anderson, "I heard that Mr. Dean is very busy recently, have you researched any new knowledge?"

"Me?" Anderson pointed to himself, a blush appeared on his face, "Where is it, I'm just messing around."

"Haha, let's hear it."

"Okay, Lord Graham. I'm trying to figure out the relationship between certain characteristics of living things and their reproduction."

"Oh? Interesting, can you elaborate?"

Speaking of his hobbies, the priest got excited and explained to Paul with dancing.

"It's like this, my lord. Dogs will always be born dogs, cats will always be born cats, apple trees will not grow peaches, and cherry trees will not bear pears. Isn't there some kind of common sense behind these common senses? Does the law work?"

Morrison and Violet, who were watching, looked at each other, wondering if this is a question worth studying? If it weren't for this, the world would still be in chaos?

Paul nodded: "This is indeed a question worth looking into."

Morrison and Violet complained silently in their hearts, the lord is also a very strange person.

Seeing Paul agree with himself, Anderson was even more excited, because when he discussed these issues with others before, others looked at him with pity.

"For another example, can wheat be born with full-grained ears? Why is the current watermelon so different from the one in the ancient painting? What caused their changes? I think the reason behind this is God. One of the great secrets that the Father left us with at the creation of the world."

Paul asked seriously: "Is there any progress in your current research?"

Anderson suddenly looked frustrated, shook his head and said: "There are so many types and characteristics of creatures, I am still at a loss."

"Then, why not choose a kind of organism first—such as a certain kind of fast-growing plant—to study, wouldn't this simplify a lot?"

"I think the same as you, but it is still time to investigate which plants should be chosen."

Paul laughed, "I suggest you experiment with peas."

"pea?"

Paul explained to him.

"First of all, peas pollinate themselves before flowering. Under natural conditions, they are generally pure species. You can use this characteristic to improve the controllability of the experiment. Two pea plants, one male parent and one female parent, first Remove the male core of the female parent, and then artificially infuse the pollen of the male parent to achieve hybridization."

"Secondly, some pea varieties have obvious differences and are easy to distinguish in some traits, such as tall stems and short stems, and the experimental results are easy to observe and analyze."

"Finally, peas have a short growth cycle and produce more seeds, which can shorten the experimental cycle."

Anderson suddenly realized and clapped hands again and again.

"That's right, that's right! Why didn't I think of it earlier, this pea exists exclusively for my research."

Then with a look of disbelief: "Master Graeman, I am once again shocked by your knowledge. You know, I play with plants every day, but..."

Not as good as me? Paul guessed his words.

Of course it's because I didn't sleep in biology class.

Paul said modestly: "I just happened to have a flash of inspiration."

Anderson said with emotion: "Your flash of inspiration is really important to me."

Ten minutes later, the three priests walked out of the Lord's Mansion.

Morrison and Violet were satisfied, and the Earl did not appear to be embarrassing them.

Anderson was extremely excited. He couldn't wait to go back to planting peas in the monastery yard, and he had already forgotten about the book.