To be honest, the emperor had a clear understanding a few years ago that Ming Dynasty technology had fallen behind the world.
Casting guns and cannons, sailing large ships, these are just superficial issues. The most critical issues are in natural science and basic theory.
Without a solid foundation, how can we build a towering building? Without a theoretical basis, it is natural that we will lag behind in practice.
After a few years, the emperor also realized that he was forcing things to happen, and that the foundation was not solid and superficial. Without his guidance and suggestions, future development would lack momentum.
However, the forced advancement of technology did enable the Ming army to equip itself with world-leading weapons and equipment, and its combat effectiveness was increased to a level sufficient to compete with the Western barbarians.
Now all the basic disciplines have been established in the Academy of Sciences. Thanks to the emperor's intervention, the knowledge structure is more reasonable and the level is higher.
At most, after another twenty or thirty years, which is almost the efforts of two generations, the scientific and technological level of the Ming Empire, both in theoretical basis and practical application, will undoubtedly stand at the top of the world.
You know, although the West has made great progress in basic science, it is still in the stage of exploration and experimentation.
However, the scientific theories reviewed and added by the emperor were the most correct, and the path taken was straightforward. This saved a lot of time and avoided a lot of debate, making it possible for the Ming Empire to overtake others.
I hope that in my lifetime, I can see the Ming Dynasty's ironclad warships spewing smoke, blocking the doorsteps of the Western barbarians, and firing a few cannons, forcing the Western barbarians to kneel down and sing the song of conquest.
Looking at Zhao Dabao's receding back, the emperor narrowed his eyes and let out a long breath.
Hope is beautiful, and to achieve it, there is only one condition: the emperor must live long enough. In ancient times, as long as he took good care of himself and exercised more, living to the age of fifty or sixty should not be difficult, right?
The emperor stood up and did some chest expansion exercises. He felt that for the future of the Ming Empire, he had to work hard to exercise and could not be lazy all the time.
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"Old Li, you have to exercise regularly and don't sit around doing nothing all the time." Yan Siqi's face was flushed, caused by the sea breeze and the sun. As soon as he returned to Shanghai, he taught Li Dan earnestly in the Chamber of Commerce.
Li Dan rolled his eyes, snorted, and said, "You're always running around, but I have to stay at the shop. There's no one in charge of the Chamber of Commerce. What if something goes wrong?"
Yan Siqi chuckled and bowed to Li Dan, "Brother Li, you've worked hard. I'll spend more time at the Chamber of Commerce and help you with your burdens."
"You still know you're in the wrong?" Li Dan waved his hand helplessly and said, "I told you, Borneo has huge development prospects. Why are you focusing on Dongfan?"
Yan Siqi lowered his eyes, picked up the tea and drank it slowly. After a long while, he raised his head and said, "Because Fujian is close to Dongfan, because Dongfan can get the protection of the Ming Navy, and because Dongfan already has thousands of elite troops stationed there."
"It's also because some of your people have immigrated to Dongfan." Li Dan found another excuse for Yan Siqi, saying, "It's understandable that you should consider them, but I still say that you should take a long-term view. In terms of future development potential, Borneo will far surpass Dongfan."
After a pause, Li Dan added solemnly, "The most important thing is that if Borneo develops well, the benefits to you and me will be beyond your imagination."
Yan Siqi felt that he had developed well in Dongfan, not only with the immigration from Fujian, but also with the construction of ports and manors. As a place for retirement, he was already satisfied.
He didn't take Li Dan's words seriously, but politely asked, "Brother Li, please tell me clearly, how much benefit can the barbaric land of Borneo bring?"
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