Chapter 114: Each has his own thoughts
Chapter 114: Each has his own thoughts
He Xi said, "Your Highness, it is better to sit and talk about the Tao, than to get up and act. After all, we're not groping in the dark. Instead, he saw a great avenue, and he had to go down this avenue. We will be able to enter the industrial era in a shorter period of time. Even in my lifetime, I was able to power the steam engine and electrify the two industrial revolutions. Your Highness will be able to see the electric light."
He Xi was telling the truth.
It's also true.
Although the steam engine has not yet been put into practical use, it is no longer a big problem. There is no problem with the basic structure of the steam engine, and there are some problems with some details to deal with. There is also the question of materials. Even prototypes are already being made. It can be said that the first industrial revolution belonging to the Ming Dynasty is already on the eve.
And the second industrial revolution, although after the first, He Xi does not feel that there is anything too difficult about the mechanical structure, generators, or motors. Of course, here is the most original model. He Xi felt that when the steam engine was put into use, the machining capacity would be greatly improved, and the theory of electrification could be passed on.
As for the future, sorry.
He Xi wants to speed up the development of science and technology, but he can't.
Without him, He Xi's knowledge reserves, and the books he brought from behind, would be able to do this. The most knowledgeable time in many people's lives is when they are in high school. And the computer and mobile phone that He Xi brought with him were used in high school, so the things in them have a lot of high school physics knowledge.
High school knowledge can guide the construction of generators, but not the construction of atomic bombs.
Although a lot of knowledge is pre-World War II. But He Xi actually didn't understand. To know is to know, to understand is to understand, these two things are different, and the theory of relativity was also before World War II. How many ordinary people understand?
The prince said, "It would be great if you could see it. I didn't know your identity before. You should call me big brother as before."
He Xi said, "Yes."
The prince asked, "Is Xiongying good?"
He Xi said, "I asked Xiongying to study at Yingkou University, he was still young. Learning more is the right way."
The prince said, "Yes, my father and I are both old, past the best age to learn things. Xiongying is the third emperor of my Ming Dynasty, or the second generation, the future of the Ming Dynasty, and I entrust him to you. You are not only his uncle, but also his teacher. Something happens to me in the future. I hope that you can support Xiongying and do everything I want to do."
The prince really wanted to promote the development of productive forces and detonate the first and second industrial revolutions. Since then, the development of Daming has entered the fast lane.
I don't know.
The prince himself did not know.
This contradiction can be seen from the prince's view of the future.
It's just that the prince didn't reveal anything in front of He Xi. Not only because of He Xi, but also because of Zhu Yuanzhang.
He knew Zhu Yuanzhang's thoughts, and Zhu Yuanzhang's thoughts were highly consistent with He Xi's thoughts. If the prince shows hesitation today, it won't take long for it to reach Zhu Yuanzhang's ears, which is not what the prince wants to see.
Therefore, he has to show that he is like-minded with He Xi.
As for the rest, that's for the future.
He Xi immediately got up, looking very grateful. said: "The minister will definitely live up to His Highness's trust and assist the grandson wholeheartedly, but please also ask Your Highness to relax, after all, there have been many things that have changed, isn't Wei Guogong still in Nanjing?"
"Your Highness doesn't have to worry about the impossible."
The prince didn't see a flaw in He Xi's face.
If He Xi didn't have a conversation with Zhan Ding before he died, then today, He Xi couldn't say that he was moved by the prince. z.br>
After all, He Xi himself did not have much desire for power, or rather, the greatest desire in He Xi's heart allowed him to overcome his own desire for power. What is the greatest desire in He Xi's heart? It's a return to the future.
This is naturally impossible.
And now
He has done so many things that have changed history, and the future he can return to is not his future.
Since you can't do it, you can only settle for the next best. That is, in this era, it is also possible to enjoy some things in the afterlife. At a minimum, there must be electricity. Yes, there is electricity.
A modern man, lost electricity, lost the network. Losing the car, etc. That kind of pain is unimaginable without being in the middle of it. Think about it, in the future, you can take a taxi to the distance, He Xi must use the fastest means of transportation in this era, horseback riding.
It also has to be paid, and the inner thighs can form thick calluses after countless pains.
This kind of learning cost, use cost, coupled with extremely low efficiency, is crazy for everyone.
This is the difficulty of making a difference from luxury.
He Xi is desperately developing science and technology, of course, he has the idea of promoting the development of Daming. There are also a lot for themselves. Not to mention other means of transportation, at least there is a train. SMS video calls. Don't think about it anymore. At least a telegram.
This is He Xi's obsession. It's also what He Xi wants.
Therefore, it seems that there is not much conflict between He Xi and the crown prince.
But here's the problem, He Xi found that an industrialized society cannot be ruled by a feudal dynasty, and many things cannot be solved by simple changes. Even if it is simple, it will have side effects on the development of science and technology, and many other things.
He Xi's demand for Daming changes is no longer the same as Zhu Yuanzhang's.
It's even more different from what the prince thinks.
Now, the prince wants to be a snake with He Xi, but He Xi is not.
This also shows that He Xi has grown a lot over the years. Under Zhu Yuanzhang's personal training and cultivation, He Xi also slowly became a mature politician. And as a sign of a politician, skillful use of power to achieve goals, with unwavering, even willing to give his life for political beliefs.
Both of these seem to be available to him.
The prince said, "Don't mention these troublesome things. Let's talk about Liaodong first, and how is Liaodong's industry now?"
He Xi said; "Under His Majesty's care, the industry in Liaodong has developed very well."
So, He Xi from iron mines, coal mines, wood mills, limestone factories and other raw material industries, steel plants, machinery factories. Paper mills. Textile mills, shipyards, etc., are explained one by one.
The prince listened very carefully, and asked questions one by one if he didn't understand. The two sides talked for a long time before they were almost done.
And the candles around me were burned out one by one. Because the prince and He Xi talked too confidential, they didn't let anyone else in. So, He Xi replaced the candles one by one, and this was the second time.
The prince said, "Brother He has done a good job, very good, but Brother He is a great talent, and he should not be reduced to a place. Would you like to go back to Beijing? No matter what you do, Kyoshi is the most important thing. If we want to promote the world, we must also start from Jingshi."
The prince did not really want to promote industry.
Of course, the prince did not want to deny industry and overturn everything in He Xi, but to control it.
The prince is deeply aware of the power of industry. Don't say anything else. Although it is said that Fu Youde has reduced a lot of expenses, such as using Japanese. But Liaodong did not feel it difficult to support two battles at the same time, which is also a very terrifying fact.
You have to know what Liaodong was like a few years ago.
Even the establishment of prefectures and counties is not qualified. It can only be managed by the military.
Now, in the past few years, the strength of Liaodong has surpassed many state capitals in the entire Ming Dynasty. Or even provincial. This strength has changed dramatically. It was like magic, which made the prince happy, but also a little frightened. He was naturally happy with the growth of Daming's strength. But he was more worried that the force would get out of control.
It will be a devastating blow to the Ming Dynasty.
Control, must be controlled.
Industrialization, the spread of scientific knowledge, some changes, had to be carried out at the imperial court, or under his control. And not the other way around.
This is an incomparably certain fact after the crown prince was shocked.
And how to control it?
The prince felt that the first thing was to control He Xi in his hands. He Xi can't be left out. So, the prince made such a suggestion. It looks very normal. After all, if you really want to change the law, Jingshi can't get around it.
It's just that He Xi is no longer the He Xi of the past.