Xiao Le is not arrogant. He will not look down on any current country just because he is a time traveler.
A person's ability is destined to be limited, and the ability of a collective is definitely greater. What about a country and a nation? The power they unleash when they unite can change an era!
Xiao Le remembers very clearly that Germany's scientific research strength has been at the forefront of the world since the Franco-Prussian War! Until the end of World War II, German scientists were still the target of competition between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Almost all the mainstream technologies in the 20th and 21st centuries have German contributions, such as generators, internal combustion engines, rocket technology, jet fighters, weapons, nuclear industry... etc. Even Nazi Germany conducted research on flying saucers at that time.
Some historians in later generations have asserted that Germany actually lost in World War I and World War II because of resources. Especially during World War II, Germany was basically dragged down by oil, an important strategic resource.
At that time, when it came to the advanced level of scientific research, Germany was absolutely leading the world, and was superior to all the great powers! Even the United States is no match for them.
It’s not just practical scientific research. In fact, in many aspects, the Germans are also at the forefront of the world. Such as philosophy and music.
Don’t think that these things have nothing to do with natural science research. This kind of thinking is completely wrong! In fact, the development of philosophy and music fields proves from the side that this nation has an extremely rich talent reserve.
Philosophy and music are the top crystallization of human wisdom. People who are not very talented will not be able to play with them. The fact that there are great masters in these two fields can only prove the talent reserve of this nation, and that base is extremely huge!
Before Xiao Le visited the Ruhr Industrial Area, he once had a gathering with the iron-blooded prime minister Bismarck, and both parties were a little tipsy during the dinner.
Xiao Le once asked Bismarck a question while drunk, that is, where is the root of Prussia's strength?
Bismarck also thought for a long time, and then calmly replied, "If I can only choose one answer, then I can only tell you, it is education!"
Education is the root of a nation! Before the Franco-Prussian War, the illiteracy rate among Prussian soldiers was less than one percent. What about France at the same time? The illiteracy rate is as high as 70%! Even the illiteracy rate in the British army is higher than 50%!
Of course, the British Navy is an exception. The Navy is a high-tech branch after all, and the illiteracy rate in the Navy is zero.
This is the 19th century! It’s terrible that Prussia can have such data! Out of a hundred soldiers, only one was illiterate.
Ordinary soldiers have received a very good education, but what about workers and farmers? Of course, you can also get a very good education, which ensures that the quality of workers and farmers that Prussia can recruit is much higher than that of other countries.
Industrial strength is actually reflected from this point. Why are the quality of German industrial products so good? That's because there are excellent talents working in every link.
Human history books always like to record those emperors, generals, ministers or big figures who are industry leaders! But no one cares about the credit for some breakthroughs, achievements, and characters in life!
It seems that the strength of a country depends on the excellence of those at the top!
But the reality is exactly the opposite! It is precisely because of the contributions of countless outstanding unknown grassroots talents that a country as a whole becomes more outstanding!
Today, an unknown mechanic improved a screw!
An unknown engineer invented a boring tool!
The latter, an ordinary workshop section leader, transformed the processing process!
There was also an experienced worker who transformed the data of a gear!
It is in this series of extremely slight changes that a country's overall industrial strength will become increasingly perfect.
Every change is extremely slight, and when taken together they are insignificant. No one is willing to sing their praises, and even some of their improvements cannot even increase their bonuses.
It doesn't matter, even if no one rewards them, their contribution to the country cannot be denied! It is the accumulation of countless such small changes that will form a huge resultant force!
How is the transformation from quantitative change to qualitative change accomplished? That’s how it’s done!
How are perfect industrial products created? That’s how it’s made!
Do you still dare to look at Prussia's industrial level now? Now, do you still think that our Chinese people can brag about our scientific research capabilities?
The scolding silenced everyone in the carriage. People put down their glasses, lowered their heads, and thought carefully about the words of the head of state.
Hyoutaro was sweating profusely, and he realized that he had said the wrong thing again.
Xiao Le didn't want to make the atmosphere particularly depressing. He waved his hand and picked up the wine glass, "Come on, I'm not scolding you. Today is a happy day. Let's drink to today's good results!"
"Actually, it is a good opportunity for Hyoutaro to raise such a question. I think you all also have this kind of greed in your hearts. Take this opportunity to unify your thoughts and answer it for everyone, so as to save you from behind the scenes in the future. Chewing your tongue..."
Hahaha... everyone laughed, the wine glasses clinked together, and the atmosphere of the banquet returned to its original state.
Among all the officers, Sima Yun and Wang Huaiyuan drank the least. They had been quietly listening to everyone's discussions.
And Wang Junlan was always in the corner, with two stenographers recording every word of the Head of State's Office. This was the job of their daily note team and their greatest honor.
Sima Yun took out his pocket watch and looked at it carefully, then smiled and said, "There are still more than 40 minutes to get to Berlin. I'm afraid the color will be dark by the time the special train arrives!"
"Führer, please tell us more about compulsory education in Prussia. To be honest, the Chinese people don't attach much importance to compulsory education. The Ministry of Finance once complained to us in private. They I hate that the funding requested by the Ministry of Education is too much..."
"There are even some complaints within the military. They believe that education funding has taken away their bullets and weapons. Many people hope that the funding for the Ministry of Education can be temporarily reduced..."
snort! Xiao Le snorted coldly, "I have heard such rumors before. All I can say is that they are too short-sighted! People with such thoughts are not worthy of being an official!"
"You must remember that in the next hundred years, the funding for the Ministry of Education will only increase, and there is absolutely no possibility of decrease!"
"A living example of the rise of Prussia is right in front of us, and there are still people who dare to talk behind their backs!"
"If anyone dares to gossip about the Chinese compulsory education policy in the future, then go home and farm! The Chinese don't need such officials!"
