"Shaobao, so the development of Qiongzhou relies on the power of science and technology?"
"That's right! However, the development of science and technology comes from education. Without large investment in education, it is impossible to cultivate useful scientific and technological elites."
"Invest in education..."
"Um!"
After some detailed discussions, Li Hongyu finally figured out Qiongzhou’s development model.
The summary is roughly as follows:
First, you need to save a start-up fund, then invest in educational construction, and establish the overall framework first.
After the talents are cultivated, they will be guided to enter the field of science and technology to contribute to the development of the country.
Only when science and technology has laid a foundation can it drive the development of industry, including the core military industry.
Moreover, the development of industry can promote the prosperity of all industries, and the country's tax revenue will benefit from this.
By achieving the above three items, we can achieve overall national prosperity. Among the three, one is indispensable.
Moreover, it must be implemented step by step, first and then later.
"Oh, there is indeed a long way to go!"
"Of course! Especially in education, we must proceed steadily and step by step. There are no shortcuts."
"I have written down Shaobao's words!"
"Well, we, the king and the ministers, can encourage each other!"
Having said that, Qi Yu continued: "If you want to achieve the grand occasion of a hundred schools of thought contending, Your Majesty must relax control over speech and allow elites to speak freely and contribute ideas and suggestions for the development of the country. If you only love the words of Imam, you will not tolerate offensive words. , even if we cultivate scientific and technological elites, it will not change Dafeng’s national destiny.”
"This..." Li Hongyu seemed a little hesitant, but he still nodded against his will.
Seeing this, Qi Yu smiled and said, "Your Majesty, are you thinking that after the technological system is established, you will use high-ranking officials and generous salaries to control the elites and reduce them to vassals of the imperial power?"
Seeing that his intention was discovered, Li Hongyu had no choice but to admit: "Shaobao is right. After the technological system is established, the elites lose their use value. In this case, why should I condone them?"
Do you want to kill the donkey?
Well, that’s pretty much what it means!
At this time, Li Hongyu completely interpreted the king's way of thinking to the extreme.
The birds are gone and the bows are hidden, the rabbits are dead and the dogs are cooked!
I will never give a good look to those who have lost their use value.
Qi Yu did not refute this, but continued to expand on the scientific and technological issues: "Your Majesty thinks that after the cannon and steam engine are developed and perfected, everything will be fine?"
Li Hongyu replied sincerely: "Of course, with these, our Dafeng dynasty has stepped into the top of the king's hegemony. Who dares to disobey in the four seas? With such a status, what is there to be afraid of?"
"Yes!" Qi Yu nodded and said, "In the short term, it is indeed the case!"
What? In the short term?
From what I heard, could it be that things will become different after a long period of time?
Li Hongyu smacked his lips when he heard this, and asked: "Is Shaobao implying that foreigners will steal our technology, causing us to lose the absolute advantage we have gained?"
"No! Technology is a product of wisdom. It is not unique to China. As long as the times are right, foreigners can independently develop corresponding products of the times. This kind of technology is definitely not something you can defend if you want to. ."
After a pause, Qi Yu said again: "What I want to say is that steam engines and cannons are not the so-called top of science and technology. It is not difficult to surpass them. And His Majesty's words of supremacy and submission from all over the world can only be achieved temporarily, but It won’t last long.”
What did you say?
Steam engines and cannons are not the pinnacle of technology?
real or fake?
Li Hongyu naturally had a look of disbelief, shook his head and said: "I absolutely do not believe that there are weapons more powerful than cannons in this world, and techniques more advanced than steam engines."
"Haha..." Qi Yu laughed twice, and then said seriously: "What I just said is not whimsical, but realistic. Weapons more powerful than cannons abound, and there are more than one drive systems more powerful than steam engines. How can you say that they are the pinnacle of technology?"
"ah……"
"Technology can only be described in one word, and that is 'never-ending'. It covers all aspects and everything, from flying in the sky to embrace the moon, to diving in the ocean to catch turtles, everything is included. Maybe one day , Your Majesty, you can use the power of technology to go sightseeing on the moon. These are not lies."
What?
Flying into the sky and escaping into the sea?
This time, Li Hongyu was really shocked.
With Qi Yu's current status, he would never be able to deceive others with his talk, let alone talk nonsense to deceive the emperor for fun.
Since he said it so solemnly, he should be inseparable.
If evaluated according to what he said, steam engines and cannons are really nothing. At best, they are just a drop in the ocean of technology.
As the old saying goes, there are people outside the world, but there is a sky outside the world. But I didn’t expect that the same is true in science and technology.
There is no end to learning through studying things, and we can only move forward one step at a time.
Seeing that Li Hongyu had some realization, Qi Yu continued: "It is for the above reasons that I openly say that the development of science and technology is like sailing against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat. If you want to maintain your leading position, We must continue to develop and innovate. Otherwise, we will fall behind others. However, if we want to innovate, how can we do it without the support of enlightened policies?"
After all, there is no way around system reform. If you want to fatten fish, you must first create a clean and open pool of water.
Fish cannot grow in a small space.
The emperor basically understood.
If Dafeng wants to achieve long-term progress and development, it must implement enlightened policies.
And oneself must make due compromises for this, otherwise, the desired vision will not be realized, and national rejuvenation will be impossible to talk about.
If you are willing to give up, you will gain something.
On this issue, Li Hongyu listened to Qi Yu's suggestion and decided to let go of the control of public opinion as appropriate while taking the scientific and technological route.
As for the appropriate level, you can directly refer to the Qiongzhou model. There are cars and tracks ahead, you just need to follow the tracks.
In Qi Dalang's opinion, it is rare for the emperor to have such a consciousness.
Not all monarchs have such a mind.
Being able to let go is also a skill.
What's even more fortunate is that the young emperor is currently in the formative period of his character and values. If he can enlighten him at this age, he will definitely be able to transform himself into a new person spiritually.
Although it is said that a country can be without a king for a day.
However, if a good spiritual leader can be created, it will be a blessing to the country.
