Daming: I have a showdown, my father-in-law is the emperor

Chapter 115 Vigorously Developing Science Education
He seemed to see the scene of 180 million taels of silver growing wings and flying towards the treasury.

He seemed to see that every commoner in Daming lived a prosperous life, no longer starving and leaving their homes.

He seemed to see that under his governance, the Ming Dynasty became unprecedentedly powerful, and its achievements far exceeded those of Emperor Qin, Han Wu, and the ancestors of Tang and Song Dynasties.

Seeing the blurred expression on Chongzhen's face, Chen Fan knew that Chongzhen had fallen into a beautiful fantasy.

Chen Fan was hesitating whether to interrupt Chongzhen's fantasy.

After all, Chongzhen's appearance is a bit scary, as if he has a mental illness.

In fact, the financial revenue of 180 million taels of silver per year is what Chen Fan said.

If you really want to develop mineral resources all over the world on a large scale, regardless of the cost, it is absolutely no problem to add zero to the fiscal revenue brought to Daming every year.

Half an hour passed.

Chongzhen, who fell into fantasy and could not extricate himself, finally woke up.

Sudden.

Chongzhen stood up abruptly, and before Chen Fan could react, he quickly rushed to Chen Fan, put his hands on Chen Fan's shoulders, and asked excitedly:

"My dear brother, when can oil be drilled? I can't wait."

Chongzhen didn't want to wait any longer.

Although the fiscal revenue of 180 million taels may take a long time.

But the current production of 10 barrels of oil per day mentioned by Brother Xian is not a lot.

An annual income of 180 million taels of silver, that is to say, 5000 taels of silver per day.

If you delay for one day, the 5000 taels will be gone.

Chen Fan raised his head and met Chongzhen's eyes, and replied uncomfortably:

"Brother, don't worry, I have brought all the equipment for oil extraction. After the craftsmen are familiar with the process, oil can be extracted at any time."

Hearing this, Chongzhen turned his head excitedly, looked at Wang Chengen and said:

"Big companion, hurry up and get Pei Yuanqing, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry!"

Seeing that His Majesty was in such a hurry, Wang Chengen naturally did not dare to delay.

So he quickly resigned and went to Xuan Pei Yuanqing.

After Wang Chengen went out to call someone, Chongzhen kept pacing back and forth in the imperial study.

He has never been so anxiously waiting for someone like today.

"Brother, there is one more important thing that I need to tell my brother!"

Before Chongzhen finished digesting the matter of oil exploration, Chen Fan struck while the iron was hot, and was about to talk about the talent training plan as well.

"Big brother?"

Seeing Chongzhen still immersed in his own world, walking back and forth.

Chen Fan called out loudly again.

"Ok?"

Only then did Chongzhen come back to his senses, and looked at Chen Fan curiously.

Call me suddenly, is there something wrong?
"There is one more important thing to discuss with Big Brother."

"What's the matter, brother, it's okay to speak up!"

Before getting down to business, Chen Fan decided to lay the groundwork.

"I have talked to my elder brother about the situation in Huaguo before. Compared with my elder brother, I should know a little bit about Huaguo, right?"

Chongzhen nodded suspiciously, not knowing what the younger brother was trying to trick.

Brother Xian had introduced some of the situation in Huaguo to him before.

Everyone has food to eat, everyone has clothes to wear, everyone has a house to live in, and everyone has sickness to see.

When Chongzhen heard this, his heart really trembled.

A life like this should be the Datong society that the sages said, right?
Seeing the envious look on Chongzhen's face, Chen Fan nodded silently and said with a smile:

"Does the elder brother know why Huaguo can achieve such achievements?"

Before Chongzhen could respond, Chen Fan asked and answered himself:

"science!"

"Hua Guo's achievements today are all the result of vigorously developing science."

"science?"

Chongzhen was confused when he heard it, he had never heard the word science before.

But according to my virtuous brother, this science seems to be a very powerful thing, and it is the key to the prosperity of the people's life.

"Yes, science is to explore the mysteries of this world in order to serve mankind."

Seeing Chongzhen's blank face, Chen Fan knew he didn't understand.

So he explained:
"Why did the guns and ammunition used to deal with the army of intruders have such great power?"

"That's all a function of science. With science and technology, you know how to make weapons with great power and long range."

Seeing Chongzhen's vague understanding, Chen Fan continued to give examples.

"The Huazi, game consoles, watches, etc. that I gave to my elder brother before were all made by science."

"There is also the [-] million shi of grain that I sold to my eldest brother before. To be honest, these grains are a drop in the bucket for Hua Guo's annual grain production."

"Why is Huaguo's grain output so high? It's all thanks to science."

"How to cultivate grain with an yield of more than 30 shi per mu?"

"How to produce better pesticides and fertilizers?"

"How to plant and harvest on a large scale and efficiently?"

"All of this requires scientific knowledge."

Hearing this, Chongzhen suddenly realized.

He completely understood.

With science, many good things can be created.

Chen Fan saw that the explanation was almost done, and then he got to the point.

"And Huaguo intends to impart science and technology to Daming and help Daming cultivate scientific talents."

"Brother, is this true?"

Chongzhen's heart trembled violently, his breathing was short, and he showed an expression of disbelief.

If he hadn't really heard clearly, he would have thought that he had hallucinations in his ears.

Otherwise, how could such a big piece of pie fall on his head.

According to what Brother Xian said, this science is a good thing, and the prosperity of ordinary people depends entirely on it.

Science and technology like this is definitely a secret that cannot be passed on. It should be well hidden and not let people know.

Unexpectedly, Hua Guo was willing to pass on such a big secret to Daming.

Let Ming Dynasty also become rich and powerful.

In addition to being moved, Chongzhen's heart was moved.

He didn't even know how to repay Hua Guo's kindness.

"of course it's true!"

Chen Fan nodded and continued:

"To cultivate scientific talents, Ming Dynasty needs to vigorously develop education."

Chongzhen nodded thoughtfully.

He can understand the development of education and the cultivation of talents.

"Don't know how to develop education?"

Chongzhen was a little apprehensive, although he was willing to develop education.

But listening to what my brother said inside and outside the meaning, this science education is different from the imperial examination education in Ming Dynasty.

If this is the case, it will be difficult to handle.

The resistance must be great!

Chongzhen can imagine it, and few civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty would agree.

Because these ministers all studied hard for ten years and passed the imperial examination to enter the court as officials.

Now tell them that the Ming Dynasty will study science and vigorously develop science education.

Chongzhen believed that once such words were spoken out, it would definitely cause an earthquake in the officialdom.

Smart people will understand that if science education is allowed to prevail, then this is completely digging the root of the imperial examination system.

It is also digging the foundation of these officials.

You know, these officials are today only through the imperial examination.

(End of this chapter)