Daming Town Haiwang

Chapter 1192, the important weapon of the country

Tianjin North Railway Station.

"woooo~"

Accompanied by bursts of sirens, the train on which Emperor Hongzhi and others were riding began to slow down slowly. After an hour and a half of journey, it finally arrived in Tianjin.

"This is Tianjin?"

Zhang Mao looked out of the window slightly dumbfounded, and he could clearly see the high-rise buildings outside, and he could also see the chimneys standing on the ground in the distance, and the billowing thick smoke continuously discharged into the sky.

It is certain that this is Tianjin.

Nowadays, in the entire northern region, only Beijing and Tianjin have such a scene.

But if you calculate the time, you will arrive in Tianjin in less than two hours?

"Are you arriving in Tianjin in less than two hours?"

Not only Zhang Mao was dumbfounded, Liu Jian looked at everything outside the window and couldn't help asking.

"It's too fast."

Li Dongyang followed with a sigh.

"Haha, of course~"

When Zhu Houzhao heard it, he couldn't help but proudly said: "When the train is built, it runs as straight as possible, which greatly shortens the distance. Secondly, the train runs on the rails, and there is no need to compete with other carriages. Or above all these are mechanical forces."

"Relying on the powerful steam power, this speed is nothing. Maybe a faster steam locomotive can be manufactured in the future, and it may not even be needed for an hour."

In this regard, Zhu Houzhao is still very confident, because he has personally participated in the research of steam locomotives, and he is very clear about the technical development process of this steam locomotive. From the beginning, with small strength and slow speed, he gradually developed the current powerful steam locomotive.

Liu Jin on the side also nodded with a smile after listening.

The speed of high-speed rail in later generations exceeds 300 kilometers per hour, and the intercity high-speed rail in the Beijing-Tianjin area can travel from Beijing to Tianjin in less than half an hour.

The current speed can only be regarded as just the beginning.

But for this era, it is still the fastest speed.

Of course, if you use [-] miles to expedite, the speed will definitely be faster than it.

But it is used in emergencies, and it can only be used to transport small and light items, but the train is different, it is at a normal speed, and it can also carry a large number of people and goods.

The meaning is completely different.

"Okay, the most important weapon of the country!"

"I want to meet all the craftsmen involved in railway construction and train manufacturing, and report to those who have contributed, and I will reward them heavily!"

Emperor Hongzhi was also very happy.

Look at the sun outside, still high in the sky.

Originally, he thought that even if the train was fast, it would be evening at least when it arrived in Tianjin, but now it has arrived in Tianjin at noon.

This speed is indeed unbelievable, the key is that there are still people carrying a large car.

"Thank you, Your Majesty~"

When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he was immediately happy and hurriedly saluted and thanked him solemnly.

"Haha, you naughty little monkey."

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Zhu Houzhao's appearance, and immediately couldn't help laughing and patted Zhu Houzhao's head.

For my own son, it would be even better if he likes to learn the way of governing the country and being a king, but he has no interest in this aspect at all.

Fortunately, I am in good health now, in the prime of my life, and I have plenty of time. When he grows up, it will be better, and there are also young loyal ministers such as Liu Jin, Wang Shouren, and Yang Yun. Young, as long as they are there, there is no need to worry much.

He likes to study these things so he can study these things by himself.

In the past, I still felt that the prince was not doing his job properly, and only liked to play these ingenious tricks, but now it seems that the importance of these things is also huge.

As soon as this train leaves, as long as the train extends, the rule of Daming will become extremely stable. With such a powerful carrying capacity, the speed is so fast, and it can continue to improve.

Although the land of Ming Dynasty is vast and boundless in the future, as long as there are trains, no matter how far away it is, you can arrive at night and day. In the future, everything in the world can gather in Ming Dynasty, and my descendants will no longer be blocked or restricted by mountains, rivers and mountains.

"Father, I'm not speaking for myself."

"I am speaking to all those involved in train research, railway research, and construction. They have always been called craftsmen. Many people's ancestral home is still a craftsman, with humble and low status, and a poor and destitute life."

"But these are not the most important. What really makes them feel desperate is that they have clearly made their own contributions to the prosperity and strength of Ming Dynasty, but their identity and status have never been recognized, and their role has also been ignored. .”

"The power of craftsmen is called heresy, and the technology researched by craftsmen is called ingenious tricks. Many predecessors have worked so hard to research results, and many times they are destroyed and denied by people with a single mouth. "

"This is what hurts them the most, and it is also the most helpless place for craftsmen."

"Now the emperor said that he would meet them and reward them. For them, this is tantamount to a great grace. Their efforts over the years and the efforts of countless generations have been recognized."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Houzhao immediately said to Emperor Hongzhi solemnly.

Zhu Houzhao has a deep understanding of this point.

The status of craftsmen in Daming is extremely low, especially those craftsmen who have been classified as craftsmen, their status and status are very low, and life is extremely difficult.

Many people regret being born in such a family. Not only do they not want to learn the craftsmanship handed down from their ancestors, but they also sneer at it, thinking that it is because of these things that they live such a humble and humble life.

This situation continued until the appearance of Liu Jin. Many industries under Liu Jin's command attached great importance to craftsmen, not only giving them high salaries and treatment, but also giving them enough respect. Many craftsmen became school professors, Teacher, with high status and high income.

Therefore, many industries under Liu Jin's command always have new technologies and inventions emerging. From shipyards to textile factories, to steel factories and machinery factories, the things produced are becoming more and more powerful and sophisticated. , The role is getting bigger and bigger, and the power of craftsmen is beginning to show to the world.

It was only in these years that everyone gradually realized the importance of these craftsmen. The large and small shipyards in Daming all learned from Tianjin Shipyard, paid attention to carpenters, and trained carpenters. That's why Daming has a strong shipbuilding industry.

The large and small iron and steel factories in Daming are also learning from the Miyun Iron Works and attach great importance to blacksmiths. This is how Daming has a strong steelmaking enterprise.

But these are obviously only the surface, and the promotion of craftsmen is only the first and most superficial thing.

The really high-ranking ones should be scientists and engineers. Bows and arrows only study how to use and build things, while scientists and engineers study the essence of things in depth.

Of course, the term "craftsman" is still commonly used in the Ming Dynasty. Only the many schools founded by Liu Jin have gradually broken away from the shackles of the original craftsman and transformed into scientists and engineers of later generations.

"Well said~"

"The power of craftsmen is also an extremely important power."

"The things they have researched are also very helpful to the prosperity of our Ming Dynasty."

"This steam cultivator can help cultivate the land. This spinning machine and loom can increase the speed and efficiency of spinning and weaving. This steam engine can provide powerful power to drive many things."

"And this train, which is the country's most important weapon."

"These all show that craftsmen are very important. The technology they master is not some ingenious skill, but something that can also benefit all people, and it is also a road worthy of recognition!"

Emperor Hongzhi looked at the train in front of him, then at the tall buildings and dense chimneys in the distance, and nodded solemnly in affirmation.

In the past, I was always fooled by those scholars and literati, thinking that the way of governing the country is the way of Confucius and Mencius, and everything that does not conform to the way of Confucius and Mencius is heresy, and it is a trivial way, which is not enough for the way, and it is not worth paying attention to.

However, what he saw and heard over the years also made Emperor Hongzhi think, is this right or wrong?
Is the Tao of Confucius and Mencius really omnipotent?
Relying on the so-called propriety, righteousness, integrity and shame, can we really achieve long-term peace and prosperity?
Can you really conquer the world by relying on benevolence, righteousness and morality?
Didn't Daming rely on powerful military force to have all of this now?
The reason why there is a strong force is that on the one hand, it has carried out military reforms, and on the other hand, it has powerful weapons and equipment. The Miyun Iron Works can produce the most powerful armor and firearms. Without these two things, it would be very difficult for the Ming Dynasty. Conquer the Quartet.

In the past, we relied on the way of Confucius and Mencius, but it was caused by internal and external troubles, and the contrast gap was too great.

This is why Emperor Hongzhi was so lenient towards Zhu Houzhao.

The court also complained about the prince, thinking that the prince only studied the subtleties, did not respect Confucius and Mencius, did not learn the way of the emperor, and the way of governing the country. Choose a famous teacher for the prince to teach him.

But these were all rejected by Emperor Hongzhi. This was a deliberate decision made by Emperor Hongzhi after going through many things.

After all, as the emperor, he also attaches great importance to his successor, and has many strict requirements, so it is impossible to say that he will really let it go.

The reason why he didn't care about it was because Emperor Hongzhi felt that what the prince was learning and doing now was also meaningful and helpful to the development of Ming Dynasty.

The appearance of the train is the best proof. With the train, is it still worrying about not being able to consolidate the territory of Ming Dynasty?
Hearing Emperor Hongzhi's words, Liu Jian, Li Dongyang, Xie Qian and other civil servants were also extremely surprised, and at the same time couldn't help frowning slightly.

It has always been Confucianism that dominates and rejects other schools of thought, but judging from the current situation, Emperor Hongzhi seems to support other schools of thought.

(End of this chapter)