Chapter 257 Falling behind will get beaten
Emperor Jingxuan stood up suddenly. What does that mean? Western countries?
According to Miss Jian, these countries are more powerful than such powerful countries in the future? ?
Emperor Jingxuan frowned and said, "It's a matter of calculation, it's a matter of calculation. No, it's not just a matter of calculation, there's more to it."
Jian Yunsang said this on purpose. She didn't care how the emperor of Daqi would react to hearing this, and continued to tell Chao Chao, "In fact, it's not just arithmetic. There are many very advanced technologies in ancient times, but because they are not taken seriously, they have never been able to make progress. Many Western countries are different. They are amazed by our technology and are committed to transforming it and taking it a step further. Not only that, they also take our technology for themselves and shamelessly regard it as their own invention. We desperately want to prove that this is our own, but it's useless. There are very few records of these inferior skills in history, and many of them have been lost directly. There is no evidence at all. Other countries have carried forward these technologies and passed them to our country, and even gave them their names and symbols. We can only suffer in silence."
Emperor Jingxuan slammed the table hard, and the other ministers were all indignant. "This is outrageous! These tiny bandit nations are simply despicable. Don't they have anything of their own? They have to steal from us."
"Write it down. No matter if it is a minor skill or not, you must write it down and pass it on. I wonder how those foreign nations can steal it again."
The Grand Tutor sighed, "In addition to memorizing them, it is more important to pay attention to these minor skills. Miss Jian is right. We cannot be complacent and stop studying. If we continue to stagnate, we will be surpassed by other countries sooner or later."
The ministers looked at each other in bewilderment. Although, deep down, they actually looked down on these strange and lewd skills. After all, they were not used in the imperial examinations. If these developed in the future, wouldn't their status be threatened?
Emperor Jingxuan pondered for a moment and said, "The Ministry of Rites should discuss this and draft a set of rules to see if we can give talents from all walks of life a chance to take the imperial examination, just like in later generations."
Everyone: "This, this..."
Emperor Jingxuan narrowed his eyes and said, "If you have any objections, you can raise them directly."
Several ministers looked at each other and were about to take a step forward, but at this moment, they suddenly heard Jian Yunsang say, "For example, gunpowder was first invented by our country. As a result, more than a hundred years ago, Western countries used gunpowder to make powerful explosives, which they used to blast open our country's gates, causing the deaths of countless civilians and soldiers, and forcing us to owe many humiliating contracts."
"Are our soldiers spineless? Is it because the country doesn't want to fight back? No, it's because our technology is too backward and our weapons are not as advanced as theirs, so we can only take the beating. Our soldiers are using their discarded guns to deal with their latest cannons, how can they win? They can only use their bodies to block their bullets, and they rush forward without hesitation to die. They have weapons, but we only have flesh and blood. This is the price of backward technology."
There was total silence under the sky. All the officials, whether civil or military, or ordinary people, raised their heads and listened blankly.
It has been a hundred years since the founding of Daqi, and except for some internal strife, most of the people today have never seen a war.
But listening to what Jian Yunsang said, they felt that the scene before them was bloody, as if they were about to experience such a tragic war, and they could hardly breathe.
Emperor Jingxuan tightened his lips. The West, the West! So later generations were once invaded by Western countries and forced to sign a humiliating contract?
Judging from Miss Jane's tone, that period of history must have been a very heavy and bloody journey.
Emperor Jingxuan closed his eyes and said, yes, technology can not only change life, but also arm the country.
Emperor Jingxuan opened his eyes and looked at the ministers below, "Now, do you still have any opinions?"
"Your Highness obeys your order."
Emperor Jingxuan was about to nod when an official suddenly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the weapons of later generations must be very powerful. Why don't you let Chaochao present the blueprints? We can manufacture them according to the blueprints. I guess..."
"Nonsense." Before the official finished speaking, Yu Kangsheng stepped forward and said angrily, "Sir Chen, have you forgotten that this skylight can be seen by everyone in Daqi? If someone with ulterior motives builds it according to the blueprint first and blows open the gate of the capital, then can you bear the responsibility?"
Lord Chen's face turned pale when he was scolded, and he immediately knelt down, "Your Majesty, that's not what you meant."
Qu Wende also stepped forward and said, "Master Yu is right. If we want advanced weapons, we cannot rely on Tianmu. No, we cannot rely entirely on Tianmu for other things. Miss Jian is right. Developing technology and allowing all kinds of talents to flourish is the top priority. Cutting corners is not acceptable."
Emperor Jingxuan agreed, "Indeed, we still have to rely on ourselves. After all, we are not sure when the sky curtain will disappear."
After saying that, he looked at the sky again.
I originally wanted to listen a little more, but unfortunately, other teachers came to the office and Jian Yunsang didn't continue.
She put the corrected test paper away, familiarized herself with the textbook, and when she saw that it was almost time, she took Chaochao home.
When they returned to Jinfeng Villa, it was quite lively inside. Chao Chao was wondering why, when he saw He Jingyi sitting in the living room drinking tea.
The little girl's eyes lit up, "Auntie."
She ran to He Jingyi, looking very happy, "Why is aunt here?"
"Come and see Chaochao." He Jingyi touched her head, his eyes full of pity.
Who would have thought that Chao Chao was not simply abducted to a remote mountain village, but was taken to an even more difficult ancient time, where starvation was the norm and he was ostracized and insulted as an unlucky person.
She is only three years old. Such a young child has been living like this for two years.
He Jingyi felt extremely heartbroken when he thought about it.
Chao Chao was very confused, "But isn't Auntie very busy?"
"No matter how busy you are, you still need to take a break, right?"
Chao Chao nodded, "Yes, mom said that we should combine work and rest, and my aunt didn't come back during the Chinese New Year, and grandpa and grandma miss you."
The little girl sat on the sofa next to He Jingyi, chattering away, looking particularly happy.
Jian Yunsang walked to He Nanzhou's side and asked in a low voice, "When did the eldest sister come? What did she say?"
"I arrived this afternoon and have reported it to my superiors. What they said is that although Daqi is not in the history we are familiar with, he should be considered an ancestor of the parallel world. The ancestors had a hard time. As descendants, we can't do anything else to help them, but we can try our best to improve their lives."
Jian Yunsang raised his eyebrows, "So..."
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