Taoism invented tofu, gunpowder and Taoist doctors. What else do you know?

China's four great inventions are closely related to Taoism. Gunpowder, printing and compass are all inspired by Taoism. Gunpowder was discovered by Taoist priests in the process of alchemy. Guiding instruments first appeared in the Tang Dynasty, when they might be used to show the geomantic omen of houses. Printing is because Taoist priests used carving techniques when making Tang books. There are also well-known Chinese medicine practitioners, and many famous doctors are Taoist priests, which shows the profound influence of Taoism on Chinese medicine.

Secondly, smelting technology is also related to Taoism. In the process of alchemy, Taoist priests will try to melt bronze mirrors, iron swords and other metals, and do a lot of work for the purification of metals. Taoism can also make machinery, because Taoism has the dream of imperial sword as the foundation, and often overcomes difficulties to make flying machinery. It is said that the machine can make people fly to the meridian gate of the Forbidden City. Taoism advocates a light diet and pays attention to the concept of health preservation. For Taoists, it is believed that eating light food is beneficial to people's health. On this basis, tofu was also invented by Taoism.

In addition, Taoism also has the invention of dross, such as treating diseases with water and taking Dan medicine can make people soar. But this is not the case. Drinking latent water is easy to make people diarrhea. Moreover, Dan medicine contains heavy metals, and it is easy to be poisoned and die if you eat too much. This is all wrong.

Confucianism and legalism pay more attention to ideological rule, which can help the emperor stabilize a country. Compared with Confucianism and Legalism, Taoism pays more attention to action and creation and invention. Without Taoism, such as the four great inventions, Chinese medicine, tofu, machinery manufacturing and smelting technology will be delayed, so the contribution of Taoism is indelible. We should cultivate their ability of positive thinking and creation, so that the whole society can keep innovating and make greater progress.