Chapter 50: The Beginning of Harmony
The roots of the talent cultivation forest have taken root deeply in the soil of the alliance, and the first batch of graduates, like newborn saplings, have begun to show vitality in various fields. However, Lin Chen realized that while the alliance has made significant progress in various practical fields, it lacks a core mechanism to continuously promote innovation and solve complex problems.
On a bright autumn morning, he stood on the astrological observatory on the top floor of the Tower of Knowledge, overlooking the Silvermoon Tribe and the Alliance territory beyond, with a new idea brewing in his mind.
"Our alliance is like the constellations in the sky," he said to Canglan beside him, "each tribe is a bright star, but we need a better way to continuously communicate our light."
Canglan's silver-gray eyes reflected the morning light: "You are planning something again, right?"
Lin Chen smiled: "A place where the alliance is not just about cooperation, but about true integration and innovation - I would like to call it 'a place of harmony'."
At the next alliance meeting, Lin Chen proposed this idea: to establish a permanent innovation center to bring together the best thinkers and creators from each tribe to jointly study and solve the challenges facing the alliance and explore future possibilities.
“The Harmony Place is not intended to replace the creativity of each tribe,” he explained, “but to provide a space for different wisdoms to collide, merge, and sublimate.”
After thorough discussion, the Alliance decided to build the Harmony House next to the Tower of Knowledge. The building itself became the first collaborative project: the Silvermoon Tribe's overall design, the Mountain Tribe's masonry, the Nomadic Tribe's flexible spatial divisions, the Lakeside Tribe's water circulation system, and the Shell Tribe's acoustics.
The design of the Harmony House is full of symbolism: the circular building represents circulation and inclusion; the five entrances face each tribe; there is a real living tree in the central courtyard, symbolizing the growth of knowledge; and the walls are engraved with the symbols and contributions of all the tribes in the Alliance.
When selecting the first batch of "Harmonizers", the Alliance focused on diversity and potential: not only famous craftsmen and wise men, but also unknown but innovative young people; not only from large tribes, but also from small groups; not only technical experts, but also artists and dreamers.
The Harmony Institute's operating model is also innovative. Research projects are independently proposed by Harmony Institute members, with resource support provided by the Alliance. Knowledge is fully shared, but inventors receive credit. Cross-disciplinary collaboration is encouraged, and diverse ways of thinking are respected.
The first major breakthrough came from a mixed group: a young herder from the Nomadic tribe, a potter from the Silvermoon tribe, and a stonemason from the Mountain tribe, who collaborated to improve the Alliance's drinking water system.
"The nomadic tribe's water delivery method, combined with the Silvermoon Tribe's filtration technology," the young shepherd explained excitedly, "and combined with the mountain tribe's gravity guidance principle, created this self-purifying water supply system!"
The new system was immediately promoted throughout the alliance, greatly improving drinking water safety and delivery efficiency.
The Harmony Center not only focuses on practical technology but also studies social issues. One group studied the rules for allocating alliance resources and proposed a more fair and efficient solution; another group improved conflict resolution mechanisms; and another group even explored how art can promote tribal understanding.
The most surprising thing is the "Future Vision Project." The members of the Harmonizers imagine the future possibilities of the Alliance: the development of astronomical navigation, the advancement of medical technology, contact with other major alliances, and even the exploration of more distant worlds.
“Dreams are the seeds of innovation,” a young researcher wrote in a prospectus. “Even if they cannot be realized immediately, they can guide the direction.”
The Harmonious Place has also become the Alliance's "wisdom bank." Tribes can request research from the Harmonious Place when they encounter a problem; seek advice from the Harmonious Place before making important decisions; and even seek guidance from the Harmonious Place when individuals have innovative ideas.
One cold winter day, the lakeside tribes requested help to improve their fishing efficiency under the ice. The Harmonists formed a special team and, combining the traditional knowledge of the lakeside tribes with the new technologies of each tribe, developed a sonic fish attractor.
"I didn't realize sound could travel so far underwater!" Fishermen from the lakeside tribe marveled after trying it out. "This not only improves fishing efficiency but also reduces the risk of ice breaking!"
The success of the Harmony Place has inspired tribes to establish their own innovation centers. Although smaller in scale, they share the same philosophy: encouraging innovation, respecting differences, and sharing knowledge.
The Alliance regularly hosts "Harmony Conferences," where innovation centers showcase their achievements, exchange experiences, and even collaborate on research. These conferences have become one of the Alliance's most popular events, attracting participants of all ages.
"Look at this!" a child pointed at a new loom at the conference. "It combines the portability of the Nomadic Tribe with the strength calculations of the Silvermoon Tribe!"
An elderly man wiped his eyes and said, "I never thought I would live to see such innovation...such collaboration."
The Harmony House has also influenced Alliance Education. Innovative thinking training has been incorporated into the school curriculum; students regularly visit the Harmony House; and there's even a "Little Harmonizer" program to cultivate children's creativity.
A particularly successful example is the "wind-driven mill" designed by children from three different tribes. It uses wind energy to grind grains and is particularly suitable for use by nomadic tribes.
“Children don’t have the limitations of adult thinking,” their instructor proudly says. “They can see the simplest solutions.”
In late autumn, the Harmonious Place welcomed its first "Innovation Celebration." Each tribe showcased its innovations of the past year, ranging from practical tool improvements to abstract artistic creations, from small personal inventions to large-scale alliance projects.
The climax of the celebration is the "Harmony Tree" ceremony - each harmonizer hangs a symbol representing his or her own innovation on a living tree in the central courtyard, symbolizing the growth of knowledge and endless innovation.
"Different innovations, same progress; different thinking, same pursuit," said Elder Shi Yan at the ceremony.
After the celebration, Lin Chen and Cang Lan strolled to the Harmony Tree. The tree was already covered with various symbols, which gently clashed in the evening breeze, making a pleasant sound.
"Is this the innovation center you imagined?" Canglan asked softly.
Lin Chen stared at the Harmony Tree. "It's beyond imagination. I thought I needed guidance, but now I understand that I just need to provide space and wisdom will find the way."
He pointed to the colliding symbols and said: "Listen, different innovations are communicating and resonating in harmony."
Under the starry sky, the Harmonious Place was brightly lit, and the Harmonious Ones were still working. Signal lights from each tribe flickered, reporting peace and progress.
In this world without modern scientific research institutions but full of innovative spirit, human beings are exploring and creating in the most essential way: not through fighting alone, but through cooperation and communication; not through competition and secrecy, but through sharing honor; not through mechanical repetition, but through continuous experimentation.
The Harmonious Place not only produces practical innovations but also deepens the bonds of the alliance. Shared creative experiences foster deep friendships among tribes, shared innovations foster mutual dependence, and collaborative innovation fosters trust.
The soul from another world, standing in front of the Harmony Tree, no longer misses the scientific research system of modern society, but cherishes this innovative culture based on sincerity and sharing.
Here, innovation is not an elite privilege, but the right of everyone; it is not an isolated breakthrough, but collective progress; it is not an end goal, but a continuous process.
As the stars rose, illuminating the Harmony Place and the Tower of Knowledge, the Silvermoon Tribe and its allied partners were ready to continue their innovative exploration. The road to harmony had just begun, but the direction was clear: respect, communication, cooperation, and innovation.
On this night of shining innovation, human civilization continues its eternal creation in the oldest yet freshest way: how to think, how to create, and how to progress.
And all this is just the beginning of countless creations.
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