The male voice slowly narrated the political reforms in the early days of the Qin Dynasty's unification, and also pointed out the pros and cons from the perspective of later generations.

Therefore, some dynasties benefited greatly and initiated a series of reforms.

Some dynasties, however, were plunged into bloody storms because certain systems violated the interests of the aristocratic families.

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I'm a little tired of talking about such serious history, so let's talk about something lighthearted.

The 24th year of the First Emperor's reign was a very special year and also a very important historical node.

While the rest of the world was still in the slash-and-burn agriculture 1.0 era, our Great Qin Empire had already taken the lead in launching the Industrial Revolution 2.0.

The First Industrial Revolution, with the invention of the steam engine, marked the empire's transition from an agricultural civilization to an industrial one, putting it hundreds of years ahead of the world. The dormant Oriental dragon truly soared, standing proudly at the top of the world!

Along with the passionate voice, the golden light screen began to play magnificent and shocking scenes.

In the vast industrial park, factories are neatly arranged one after another, and roars can be heard one after another in the clean and bright factories.

The steel machines flashed with a cold light, the automated machinery and equipment kept running, and the precise gears and complex instruments were dazzling to the eyes.

On each assembly line, workers skillfully carry out each process, and the production speed is incredibly efficient.

Presented before all the worlds——

It is a new industrial world that is efficient, orderly and advanced.

When people living in the backward era of small farmers witnessed the powerful force of industrial civilization with their own eyes, the shock they felt was difficult to describe in words.

It is like a primitive man who eats raw meat and drinks blood and is naked, who accidentally enters a civilization with written language, etiquette, laws, and production methods.

This is a shock that subverts cognition and reshapes the worldview.

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【Late Qing Dynasty】

After visiting foreign factories, Li Hongzhang felt for the first time the backwardness of his own country so deeply.

When he walked out of the factory, he was as embarrassed and helpless as a child.

At this moment, he looked up at the picture on the sky, unable to hold back his tears.

"It's too late! It's too late!"

"But... we must try to save the country..."

【Mid Qing Dynasty】

Rehe Palace.

"Oh my God! It's spectacular!"

"It's incredible! These iron lumps can actually move on their own!"

“How are those sophisticated and complex machines made?”

"Good heavens! Am I dazzled?"

The ministers were all shocked and couldn't believe it.

But their emperor's face looked rather ugly. Qianlong lowered his eyelids, and his eyes were dark and unclear.

He was well aware of the significance and value of these industrial machines, and also knew that the industrial revolution was underway in the West overseas.

But so what?

He would eliminate all unfavorable factors that would shake the Qing Dynasty's rule and threaten the imperial power.

At this time, an official hesitated for a long time and finally stepped forward to ask.

"Your Majesty, the tribute presented by the British delegation includes quite a few mechanical gadgets. Would you like to send someone to study them?"

Qianlong snorted coldly: "My Celestial Empire is rich in products and has everything. We don't need to rely on foreign goods to make up for what we don't have. What's so rare about it?"

"Also, reject Britain's trade treaty."

"My Celestial Empire governs all nations and treats them all equally. How can we treat one nation specially?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

[During the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty]

Zhu Yuanzhang exclaimed: "Isn't this really the fairyland?"

"Also, these iron lumps are truly magical. They save so much manpower. If only they could be used to cultivate the land. If we could find the divine seeds, the people of the world would no longer be hungry!"

The Minister of Works echoed with great tact, "Your Majesty cares deeply about the world and loves the people like his own children. I will send someone to study this."

Empress Ma said: "Your Majesty, this loom is incredibly efficient. If it could be copied, the cloth that an ordinary woman would weave in a day could probably be finished in just one hour."

Zhu Yuanzhang: "The Queen's words make sense. The instruments of the future will surely be more advanced. I will have the Ministry of War develop them one by one."

[During the Yongle Period of the Ming Dynasty]

Emperor Yongle Zhu Di stared at the scene of the steel plant running at high speed, his face full of energy, and the shock and excitement had not yet dissipated.

"If the Ming Dynasty built a factory like this to smelt steel and forge weapons, the Tatars and the Oirat could be destroyed with a single blow!"

Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi earnestly advised: "Dad, you should take more time to recuperate and stop thinking about leading the army in person."

The crown prince Zhu Zhanji also advised: "Yes, grandson still wants grandpa to spend more time with me."

"Moreover, the national treasury is empty and the people are struggling to get enough food and clothing. Now that Heaven has bestowed blessings upon us, we should seize this opportunity to benefit the people and reassure them."

Faced with his grandson's reverse education, Zhu Di not only did not get angry, but instead smiled from ear to ear.

"You are indeed my good grandson. Even at such a young age, you are already concerned about the country and the people, and you care about the world."

"With you here, the Ming Dynasty will prosper for three generations!"

【Late Ming Dynasty】

Song Yingxing was concentrating on observing the machine on the sky screen, writing and drawing with a pen and paper in his hand, his brows revealing his unconcealable curiosity and excitement.

"Interesting, it can operate on its own without any human intervention. What's the principle behind it?"

【Northern Song Dynasty】

Kaifeng Prefecture.

At this time, the originally bustling market streets were silent, and people all looked up at the sky with expressions of horror on their faces.

"Then why do those iron lumps move on their own? It's incredible!"

"The sky must be a fairyland!"

"This so-called factory is a bit like a workshop, but the production speed is too fast, isn't it? If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't dare to imagine it!"

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