Natural resources are the lifeblood of industry. New China was able to set sail because it had ample channels to obtain resources.
Coal and iron resources have existed since ancient times, mainly rubber and oil.
At that time, rubber was already spread all over the world. During the Republic of China period, people had already planted it extensively in Hainan, Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong and other places, so rubber was available after the founding of the People's Republic of China.
In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Russia produced oil. With the help of big brother and the exploitation of several oil fields, the oil problem could be solved.
After that, China and the Soviet Union became enemies, but because the relationship with the Middle East was good after the founding of the People's Republic of China, especially after Camel, the top brother on the list of "I am the richest man in the world with a piece of cloth on my head", bought firecrackers from Rabbit, Rabbit basically achieved oil freedom.
In this way, whether it is light industry or heavy industry, China can fully meet the sources of the four basic raw materials.
Therefore, after the reform and opening up, relying on a solid foundation and relatively abundant human resources, China's economy took off rapidly and achieved remarkable achievements that attracted worldwide attention.
If the Eagle Sauce could not rely on the financial and technology industries to support it, and if it could not print money endlessly to reap the leeks of the world, just talking about industrial output value and industrial capacity alone, the Eagle Sauce would not be able to catch up with the rabbit even if it tried hard.
But the country was able to succeed after its founding because it already had the foundation for globalization.
There is no shortage of industrial raw materials such as rubber and oil. Coupled with the advanced experience of the West, the rabbit can cross the river by feeling the way of the bear and the eagle. It can first complete industrialization through Western technology, then accumulate technology, develop new technologies, and gradually surpass the West.
However, ancient China had no direction for industrial development, and raw materials like rubber and oil were difficult to obtain. Furthermore, there was no industrial technology. Starting from scratch was a pipe dream.
Unless someone traveled back to ancient times and persuaded the ancient feudal dynasty to promote industrial development, it would be extremely difficult to establish an industrialized system in ancient Chinese society.
Besides, how is it possible to travel back to ancient times?
Zhao Jun reclined in his chair and said calmly, "So, to summarize, while the Song and late Ming dynasties showed clear signs of capitalist development, they were only trends. Even a skilled cook cannot cook without rice. Without a central link in the scientific system and without key raw materials in natural resources, it's impossible to promote industrial development."
hehe.
Zhao Zhen, Lu Yijian and others looked at each other and smiled at each other. They could all see what was in each other's eyes.
There wasn’t one before, but there is one now.
Zhao Jun was responsible for perfecting the scientific basis of the system. As for rubber and oil, the Song Dynasty's fleet had already set foot in the Arab world, so navigation was not a problem.
Because they had all looked at the things Zhao Jun brought with him. In addition to the map of China, there was a miniature world map in the nature and science book. As long as they were given the location, they would definitely be able to find it.
So as long as Zhao Jun can complete the scientific basis system and they find oil and rubber, who says they can't industrialize?
The only problem is the last link Zhao Jun mentioned - the system.
Lü Yijian asked tentatively, "If, I mean if, the Song Dynasty could have filled the missing link in the scientific system, and discovered oil and rubber, could the Industrial Revolution have been completed?"
Zhao Jun said lazily, "Theoretically, yes, but that would be unless those idiot Zhao emperors of my ancestors gave up their kingdom."
"Why?"
Lu Yijian asked subconsciously.
When Zhao Zhen heard Lu Yijian's question, his eyelids began to twitch again.
He had a bad feeling.
really.
When Lu Yijian asked why, Zhao Jun became excited.
This kid seems to be a rebel.
When he gets angry, he even curses his own ancestors.
I heard him say: "Because the system of the Song Dynasty, or the ancient monarchy system, determined that there was no soil for the industrial revolution."
"Do you understand what soil cultivation is? It's okay if you don't understand. I'll give you a simple example."
"Some people say 'The Northern Song lacked famous generals, and the Southern Song lacked famous ministers.' In fact, the Northern Song did not lack famous generals, but the Northern Song fought relatively few wars, lacking the soil to cultivate famous generals."
"After the Battle of Chanzhou, the Northern Song and Liao dynasties did not fight for 120 years. They maintained peace for 120 years by paying annual tribute as protection money. It was only during the war with the Western Xia that a Di Qing emerged."
"It's not that the Southern Song Dynasty didn't have good ministers, but the emperor was frightened by the Jin Kingdom and only wanted to protect his own territory. So he suppressed loyal ministers and good ministers, resulting in the rise of treacherous ministers who favored surrender."
"In general, the Northern Song Dynasty enjoyed peace for too long, producing only the soil for famous ministers but not famous generals. The Southern Song Dynasty, on the other hand, was at war every day, and produced many famous generals. But the emperor only wanted to live a life of luxury, so he personally cultivated the soil for capitulationist and treacherous ministers."
"Qin Hui, Huang Qianshan, Wang Boyan, Shi Miyuan, Jia Sidao, each one is worse than a dog. It was the times that made the Northern Song Dynasty without famous generals, and it was also the brainless emperors of the Southern Song Dynasty that made it without famous prime ministers."
"This is why the Northern Song Dynasty lacked generals and the Southern Song Dynasty lacked prime ministers."
"So the soil is created by the times. For the Industrial Revolution to emerge and take root, it requires the right time, place, and people."
"Was there such a situation in the Song Dynasty?"
"Obviously not!"
"From the perspective of ordinary people, the imperial examination became the only path to advancement. Those who didn't take it faced political and economic discrimination, and their personal safety was not guaranteed. This forced all the smart people to focus on the imperial examination, while no one focused on science."
"And from the perspective of imperial power, science is not conducive to ruling."
"Too many Zhao emperors were mentally retarded and incapable of governing. If we were to launch an industrial revolution, we would first need a large number of highly qualified professionals. Did the Song emperors have the ability to invest their surplus finances in education?"
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