Secondly, Zhang Mingwei also needs to control the structure of Ming Dynasty's entire scientific system and lead the process of scientific development, and this is endless.
Of course, with the deepening of the promotion of new learning, the complete establishment of the university system, and the training of more and more talents, Zhang Mingwei can only focus on the key points. The kind of life he originally imagined was possible even after the Ming Dynasty was restored and he could travel around the world with his wife.
While he was thinking about this, Emperor Chongzhen said in surprise: "Sir, I have been waiting for this internal combustion engine for a long time!"
When Du Yinxi and others heard this, they thought it was Duke Xingguo who had told Emperor Chongzhen before, so they didn't think much about it. Little did he know that Emperor Chongzhen actually knew about such a thing by watching documentaries of later generations.
"My lord, since there is such a good thing, hurry up and invent it, and then build a tank. My Ming Dynasty will be invincible!" Du Yinxi looked at Zhang Mingwei with eager eyes and immediately suggested.
Equipped with cannons and continuous-firing muskets, it is a house made of iron and can move. Just imagining it makes me think this is awesome!
After hearing this, Zhang Mingwei shook his head with a smile and said: "The invention of the internal combustion engine is mainly used in other aspects. As for the military, I believe it can defeat any enemy now. Even if all the countries in Europe unite, it will not be enough for us. .”
After a pause, he immediately suggested: "Let's go and discuss the next arrangements!"
As soon as Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he immediately issued an order to move.
The civil servants were all thinking about the internal combustion engine and wanted to go back to discuss matters immediately. Only those generals looked at the Maxim heavy machine guns placed there quietly with complicated expressions, and left a little reluctantly.
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The imperial meeting resumed, and this time, Zhang Mingwei was the absolute protagonist.
Everyone looked at Duke Xingguo with expectant eyes, waiting for him to speak.
Just listen to Zhang Mingwei's introduction to them: "If our Ming Dynasty wants to remain strong enough, we must not be biased and maintain a sufficient lead in the military. In terms of the army, we already have breech-loading guns and even heavy machine guns. , even with a small amount of equipment, it can strangle the enemy. As for the navy, the Nanjing Shipyard has successfully tested an iron-armored warship, which also has a crushing advantage compared to the most advanced warships in Europe."
With electric welding, armored battleships are no longer a problem. Of course it cannot be compared with later generations, but in this seventeenth century, it is indeed the dominant sea power.
At present, Nanjing Shipyard has built two armored warships, which are also equipped with breech guns. Relevant craftsmen will also be sent to the Port of Suez, where the shipyard will directly produce them for the purpose of dominating Europe.
These high-ranking officials of the Ming Dynasty present were naturally aware of these situations. Therefore, everyone listened attentively to Duke Xingguo's continued speech.
Zhang Mingwei raised his voice and emphasized: "...the most critical thing is the issue of people's livelihood. Only if the entire Ming Dynasty is strong as a whole, then that is the most powerful Ming Dynasty!"
When he said this, he thought of that beautiful country in later generations. It is understandable that its military strength has always maintained a leading position in the world. However, arms profits have cultivated a large number of capitalists, making the country controlled by capitalists under their system.
What capitalists care most about is making money. They will never make a loss-making transaction.
The same is true. Their infrastructure has always been very old, and the lives of the people at the bottom are also poor. There are even a large number of slums and homeless people.
In that powerful country, it can only be said that it is a paradise for rich people, not a paradise for human beings.
The Ming Dynasty that Zhang Mingwei wants to create is not like that beautiful country, but a country where compatriots can live a good life.
To do this, we must limit the widening gap between rich and poor. One of the methods is to tier tax collection, which is already being implemented.
The second step is to use the tax revenue received by the country to benefit all people. One of the best ways is to build infrastructure. Because all people can enjoy the benefits brought by infrastructure construction, this step is also being implemented. However, at this stage, the focus is still on transportation in major cities and extending overseas.
No, Zhang Mingwei was still talking at the imperial meeting, starting with the internal combustion engine: "...the miniaturization of power devices, that is, the emergence of the internal combustion engine, can change many of our Ming lifestyles, just as the steam engine originally appeared. The same. For example, today's steam carriages can be transformed into internal combustion engine carriages, and the size will be reduced a lot, which will bring about a big change. Also, it will become possible for us humans to realize the dream of flying in the sky..."
It started to spread out from the internal combustion engine, which made all the officials in the palace yearn for it.
And all of this will be linked, or all aspects of supporting facilities will be followed up, such as road requirements and so on.
Therefore, when Zhang Mingwei talked about it later, he emphasized: "Our roads and railways still need large-scale construction and continue to extend to every corner of Ming Dynasty. Telephone and other communication industries also need to be vigorously developed, and costs must be reduced in every possible way." Go down and make it affordable for ordinary people to use it and facilitate the lives of people in the Ming Dynasty..."
These things have been done, but they are still far from enough.
Zhang Mingwei started talking about the people's livelihood issues in the Ming Dynasty, focusing on the internal combustion engine. He kept talking for a long time and described the future he expected.
Others, including Emperor Chongzhen, were listening and thinking carefully.
After Zhang Mingwei finished speaking, Du Yinxi, the steward of the Ming Dynasty and the chief minister of the cabinet, commented: "My lord, this will cost too much money!"
After hearing this, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue quickly echoed: "Yes, although the revenue of the state treasury is increasing year by year, the money is flowing like water, and I am afraid that I will not be able to save any money at all. Moreover, each government office is in the process of budgeting , all crying for poverty."
When Zhang Mingwei heard this, he said naturally: "Isn't making money just for spending money? This money is worth spending! How to spend money is a big problem, which needs to be controlled well. Focusing on people's livelihood, the rewards you get are the highest Of course. If nothing else, now that the people have money, taxes have also gone up, right?"
After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen remembered what Zhang Mingwei had said to him before, and carefully thought about what Zhang Mingwei had said today, and then he said, "Just do what you said! When you do things, your top priority is the people's livelihood." !”
Having said this, after a pause, he then said: "It's getting late today, so I'll go back and make preparations first, and discuss the specific goals of the next five-year plan tomorrow!"
Forewarned is forearmed, without prejudging the waste. The Chinese have always had this tradition, but in the past they were powerless, with too many parties representing their own interests, and many things could not be discussed.
However, today's Chongzhen Dynasty is actually a party headed by Zhang Mingwei. Under the leadership of Zhang Mingwei, the energy can be used in one place. For future planning, we can target a five-year cycle.
At this time, Emperor Chongzhen said this, and the imperial meeting was over.
The ministers resigned, but Zhang Mingwei, the son-in-law, was left to dine together in the palace.
When there were no outsiders, Zhang Mingwei emphasized to Emperor Chongzhen and the prince: "The emperor must stand with the greatest number of ordinary people. Only by allowing them to live a good life can the Ming Dynasty last long."
Emperor Chongzhen smiled after hearing this and immediately replied: "Sir, I have said this before, and I have always kept it in my heart."
When Zhang Mingwei just fell in front of him and talked about everything for a whole night, he clearly remembered everything, so how could he forget it!
Having said this, Emperor Chongzhen turned to look at Zhu Cixiang and said seriously: "You too, you must keep your husband's words in mind. The interests of the Ming Emperor must be consistent with those of ordinary people, rather than opposing them. If the people are safe, then the interests will be the same. Only when the Ming Dynasty is peaceful can our country be safe! Only when the people are happy can the Ming Dynasty be stable!"
"Be worried about the world's worries first, and be happy after the world's happiness!" After hearing this, Zhu Cixi also replied seriously, "Father, don't worry, I will always remember it."
Zhang Mingwei looked at the father and son and smiled with great relief.
I'm afraid there are only people like Emperor Chongzhen who are very diligent and want to be a good emperor, but don't know how to do it. Due to the difficulties of the Ming Dynasty, in the fifteenth year of Chongzhen, the entire imperial army was wiped out during the Battle of Songjin. On the occasion, he traveled through time and was regarded as a life-saving straw by him, and it was very effective, so that the emperor had such a change of mind.
Thinking like this, he sighed, maybe God arranged for him to travel to Emperor Chongzhen when he was most desperate, which was the best opportunity.
China's future is very different. For the Chinese, the prosperous times have arrived ahead of schedule. How great!
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While they were enjoying themselves in the Ming Dynasty Palace, things were a little different in the Lisbon Palace in Portugal far away in Europe.
On the bed, Portugal's first king, João IV, was seriously ill and dying.
Of course, this was also due to the butterfly effect. He died a little earlier than the original time in history. However, Portugal is much stronger than it was in history.
Previously, John IV had been worried about the war between the Ottoman army and the Ming Empire. When Theodosio led the fleet back to replenish supplies and repair the warships, he heard that his son went to bombard Istanbul, which immediately frightened him.
That was the capital city of the Ottoman Empire. It went to bombard it and said so many big words. Aren't you afraid that the Ottoman Empire would hate Portugal to the bone?
To be honest, João IV was a little intimidated by Theodosio. His condition has worsened, which may have something to do with it.
He knew that no matter what he said, Theodosio would not listen.
