【During the Zhenguan Period of the Tang Dynasty】
Li Shimin watched the factory in operation, marveling at it, with ambition gradually igniting in his eyes.
"The impact of this industrial revolution is so far-reaching!"
"If the Tang Dynasty also..."
Fang Xuanling hurriedly advised, "Your Majesty, please reconsider! Although the Tang Dynasty is strong and prosperous, it is still based on agriculture. An industrial revolution may undermine the foundation of the country."
Empress Zhangsun: "Lord Fang, I think it's worth a try."
"The population of the Tang Dynasty is growing, the towns are thriving, and many people need work to make a living. As long as the factories are under the control of the court, this move will have only benefits and no harm."
"Not only will it provide a large number of jobs for the people, it will also increase social productivity. As for goods, they can be sold to various tributary states, enriching the national treasury."
The clever queen applied what she learned flexibly and mastered the professional terms in a very good manner, which left all the ministers stunned.
Li Shimin laughed heartily: "My maid Guanyin is still far-sighted!"
Then he said confidently and domineeringly, "Our Great Tang is like a vast ocean, embracing all things. How can we miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?"
“As the sky warns, without reform, a country will forever stagnate or even regress.”
"I want the Tang Dynasty to always stand at the top of the world!"
Qin
Qin Shihuang looked at the neat, efficient and orderly factory and felt extremely pleased.
His vision of an empire was one that operated like a factory, with clear hierarchies and efficient and orderly operations.
"Mr. Zhang, from now on, the workshop will cast weapons according to the assembly line model."
Zhang Han: "Yes, Your Majesty!"
"Also, I've observed that the iron smelting method used in that steel mill is very sophisticated. If they were to use that method to forge iron weapons, they might be even harder and sharper than bronze weapons."
Qin Shi Huang: "Well, I'll leave this matter to you."
Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period
Compared with some dynasties with developed handicraft industries, the manufacturing industry in the Warring States Period was still relatively backward, so the industrial civilization that was ahead of its time shocked them even more.
The kings of various countries immediately asked painters to draw the patterns of all the machines.
Although I don’t know if it can be replicated with current technology, once it is developed, it will surely dominate in this chaotic world.
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Compared with the ambitions of the rulers, the people are more concerned about the treatment of the workers.
"This monthly salary is too generous!"
"Work five days and have two days off, paid vacation, and even free meat and rice during Chinese New Year and other holidays. Is this really a scam?"
"I really want to work in a factory, but carrying bags at the dock is tiring and unstable, and it's hard to support my family!"
"I envy the people of Daqin so much. Not only can they have enough food and clothing, but they also have such a good job. Their lives are so full of hope!"
At the same time, the envied people of Daqin felt somewhat complicated.
Especially the people of the six countries who hated the tyrannical Qin Dynasty, their eyes were filled with confusion, mixed with a hint of unconscious yearning.
If they could live such a wonderful life, they would probably also sincerely submit to the Qin Dynasty.
Unfortunately, in this world, there is no benevolent and selfless queen to save them...
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The construction of factories boosted the economies of various counties. To enrich the nation and its people, the emperor and empress implemented a series of measures: promulgating policies to encourage commercial trade, opening the Silk Road by land and sea, developing regional economies, establishing the Great Qin State-owned Bank, and encouraging the development of private individual economies...
[Of course, the emperor and empress did not allow the commercial economy to develop unchecked. Instead, they combined macroeconomic regulation with market regulation, and developed a planned economy and a market economy in parallel...]
Under their diligent efforts, Daqin's trade flourished, its economy prospered, and the people gradually moved from subsistence to a comfortable life.
The golden light curtain is thoughtfully matched with the scene -
In the bustling and lively market, there are shops everywhere, all kinds of novelties are on display, and the cries of vendors can be heard one after another.
People were bargaining, watching acrobatic performances, or tasting delicious food, their rosy faces filled with genuine comfort and happiness.
Today's people don't need to worry about food and clothing, nor do they have to work hard every day. Occasionally, when they have nothing to do, they can also have fun.
Everyone has satisfaction with the current situation and expectations for the future in their eyes.
This kind of mundane urban life may not be unfamiliar to people living in the Song Dynasty.
But they are well aware of the huge difference.
【Southern Song Dynasty】
At a tea stall in Lin'an.
The citizens drank tea and watched the sky show while talking excitedly.
"This is as bustling and prosperous as the markets in our Song Dynasty."
"The names of the food here are so strange. Dragon Claw Potatoes, Fried Chicken Burgers, Bobo Chicken... I've never heard of any of them."
"It looks delicious, especially the Bobo Chicken, which is bright red and makes your mouth water."
"And the shouting is really funny, one penny a skewer of Bobo Chicken..."
Perhaps it was the Chinese genes that caused the topic to shift to food.
At this moment, a scholar in the corner suddenly sighed deeply.
“I really envy them!”
"Why are you envious? Even though those foods are novel, the food in our restaurant is pretty good too!"
"No, no, I envy them their carefree lives, while we are living a life of drunkenness and dreams!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the noisy tea stall instantly became quiet.
People are silent, lamenting, and feeling melancholy...
yes!
The Song Dynasty today and they today are just living in mediocrity and a life of drunkenness and dreams!
[During the Kaiyuan Period of the Tang Dynasty]
Emperor Xuanzong of Tang proudly said: "In terms of prosperity, the city that never sleeps in the Tang Dynasty surpasses it!"
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