When the emperor comes to modern times, history collapses!

In recent years, the Qin Dynasty has undergone earth-shaking changes. Compared with the Qin Dynasty in history, it is a world of difference.

First of all, the early emergence of the cabinet system gave the Qin Dynasty’s political system a new look. This institutional innovation made national governance more efficient and orderly.

Secondly, the problem of the remnants of the six kingdoms was solved almost perfectly, eliminating potential hidden dangers and stabilizing social order.

The reform of the tax system was even more unique. From the emperor to the common people, everyone had to pay taxes without exception.

Among them, the people only need to pay a small amount of agricultural tax, and the burden is relatively light; officials need to pay personal income tax when their salary reaches a certain level, which reflects the principle of fairness; and merchants must pay commercial taxes, which promotes commercial prosperity.

Overall, under this tax system, the richer people pay more taxes, which is conducive to wealth redistribution and promotes rapid economic development.

In addition, numerous factories sprang up like mushrooms after rain in Xianyang City and the entire Qin territory.

These factories attracted a large number of people to work in the factories. They received wages on time every month, and their income even exceeded that from farming.

Some people are too busy working in factories to take care of their own farmland and have to sublease the land to others.

This series of reforms made the Qin Dynasty prosperous and the people's living standards improved significantly.

In terms of culture, this move made the aristocratic officials of the Sui Dynasty feel somewhat embarrassed.

Schools were established in every county and all children of school age were required to attend school and receive education.

If any family violates the rules, their land will be confiscated and they will be severely punished!

Students carrying small backpacks on the road are particularly eye-catching to the noble families.

If everyone can read and write and acquire knowledge, it will be a great solution for the aristocratic families.

The reason why aristocratic families can remain standing is that they monopolize all kinds of knowledge.

Now that everyone has the opportunity to study, the greatest advantage of aristocratic families has suddenly disappeared.

In addition, the official selection system has also changed, and the teachings of Confucius and Mencius are no longer the only criteria.

With heavy hearts, the Kaihuang visiting group arrived in Dahan.

At this time, there was not much difference between the Han Dynasty and the Qin Dynasty.

The periods of Qin Shihuang and Emperor Wu of Han were not far apart, and even figures like Zhao Tuo lived from the time of Qin Shihuang to the time of Emperor Wu of Han.

The officials from the aristocratic families felt increasingly depressed.

Except for Yang Jian, the more I watched, the happier I became.

During the two dynasties, no matter which family, it was impossible to shake the imperial power.

It is not possible for one family to change dynasties within two dynasties.

Afterwards, the visiting group came to Daye and Dasui.

Zhu Ming introduced: "This is the Second Emperor of the Sui Dynasty, with the reign title Daye!"

"It turned out to be the Second Emperor of Sui. I wonder what the Sui Dynasty has become like now?"

After Yang Guang received the news, he had a playful smile on his face: "I wonder what their expressions will be when they see me!"

Ten minutes later, many ministers were stunned to see that the person who came to greet them was Yang Guang, wearing a dragon robe.

"Prince Jin, no, not our Prince Jin!"

"No way, could it be that the Second Emperor of Sui is His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin?"

"How is it possible? The crown prince is obviously Yang Yong, so why is the emperor the Prince of Jin? Did the crown prince die young?"

"Early death is unlikely. Perhaps there was an accident."

The noble families who were able to come to visit were all shrewd people. After seeing Yang Guang, they probably guessed something.

It's just speculation, no one is stupid enough to say it out loud.

But I also have a plan in mind to keep in touch with them after I go back.

Especially the officials from the prince's faction, their faces changed drastically and they cursed in their hearts: I bet wrong, I must go back and correct it!

"I didn't expect to see you all again. I even miss you." Yang Guang said while looking at everyone.

Many people were killed in the Great Purge.

Of the three thousand people who came, less than ten survived.

The rest either died of old age, sickness or accidents, or were lost in the Great Purge.

"Greetings to His Majesty the Second Emperor of Sui!"

"No need to be polite. I heard from my father that you wanted to come for a visit. I personally sent you away last time. This time, I will accompany you properly."

In order to welcome these people, Yang Guang specially organized a court meeting.

The faces of the visiting group changed drastically, because almost all the people in the court were strangers.

Doesn't this mean that others will be demoted at best?

Yang Guang sneered, "I guess you have all discovered that you don't know most of the officials in the court now. This is normal. Only one in ten of the former noble families remain. Only a few and some poor families are left. There is no such thing as noble families anymore."

"Your Majesty the Second Emperor, what mistakes did the aristocratic family make to deserve to be eliminated?" someone couldn't help but ask.

"The aristocratic families controlled the government, occupied a large amount of fertile land and wealth, hid a large population, and only cared about their own interests. They never had any concept of country. They seriously hindered the development of the Sui Dynasty and ended up being destroyed. No one else can be blamed. Even in the original history, the aristocratic families could not escape the fate of being exterminated. I just brought this event forward!" Yang Guang said with a smile.

"If the people of the aristocratic families are killed, a large amount of cultural knowledge will be lost, which will be a catastrophe for the Yanhuang civilization."

Yang Guang sneered: "Don't think of yourself as so important. When I was fighting against the aristocratic families, more than 90% of the officials resigned, and there was not much turmoil."

Yang Guang developed earlier.

There is already a certain industrial foundation.

After the court was adjourned, the delegation visited the capital city of Luoyang.

Putting aside other things, you can feel the obvious difference in their clothing.

Almost all the men walking on the street have short hair.

Many women even had short hair, which made the visiting group wonder if they had come to the wrong place. How could such a big change happen in just over a decade?

"Our bodies and hair are given by our parents. How can this be so unreasonable!"

Yang Guang sneered, "You must have lost a lot of hair when you dress up. Why don't you go to your ancestors' graves and burn some incense to ask for forgiveness? According to research, if you take good care of your hair, people your age will have at least 30 meters of hair. You won't be able to lift your head, let alone walk."

"Is this true? How can you have such long hair?"

"I can guarantee this. Although you have long hair, you don't have any special care on weekdays. We have people who specialize in growing hair. It may be a bit difficult to grow more than ten meters, but if you want to grow a few meters, it's still no problem. It just affects your daily life a little."

The roads in the city also attracted the attention of the visiting group.

It looks like a whole piece of stone placed there to form a road.

"Is this a stone?"

"It shouldn't be. How could there be such a huge stone? You can't cut a piece of the mountain and use it as a road. It's probably similar to adobe and was made by humans."

Yang Guang nodded and said, "Patriarch Wang seems to be very knowledgeable. This road is paved with a mixture of cement and gravel. Even on rainy days, it will not affect the passage of vehicles."

Looking at the scene before them, everyone couldn't help but sigh in their hearts.

The unique building materials and construction techniques amazed them. Yang Guang continued to explain: "This road is not only strong and durable, but also ensures smooth traffic. We have also built a drainage system, which can quickly drain the accumulated water even in heavy rain, ensuring that there will be no accumulation of water affecting traffic."

In terms of economy, there are shops lining both sides of the street, with a wide variety of goods on display. Just look at the pedestrians coming and going, the horse-drawn carriages transporting goods, and the busy shops on both sides, and you will know that it is definitely better than Daxing City.

Here, the family discovered and achieved universal education.

Children must go to school at the age of six and receive ten years of basic education, after which they will enter technical schools or colleges.

"Can I take a tour of the factory here?"

During the Qin and Han dynasties, the aristocratic families made keen discoveries.

Perhaps each factory is a comparison of the family's future.

"can!"

He brought the tour group to the industrial area.

At first glance, a huge blast furnace stands there, with machines running and making bursts of roaring sounds.

The lighting facilities in the factory are very complete and can emit bright light to illuminate the entire area.

The workers are busy operating various equipment, and each item is produced through the joint efforts of machines and workers.

"Your Majesty, what is this thing? How can it bend a piece of steel as thick as a thumb so easily?" a visitor asked curiously.

Yang Guang smiled slightly: "This is a machine that can be used to process metal materials. As for why it has such a function, you have to ask these workers. After all, different trades are like different mountains. Although I am the emperor, it is impossible for me to have a thorough understanding of every industry." After speaking, he paused and continued: "However, you can go and ask those professionals, they will give you detailed answers."

"I see." The visitor nodded and asked, "So, was this machine invented by humans?"

Yang Guang nodded and replied, "Of course, it can't have fallen from the sky. In fact, machinery is a kind of tool. Its function is to save manpower and improve efficiency. Just like two people will find a stick when carrying water, but the machinery is more complicated than the stick."

The visiting group looked at the bending machine in Dunzhuang, but no matter how they looked at it, they couldn't find a way to combine it with the stick.

However, it is indeed much easier for two people to carry water using a stick.

“I guess there are quite a few workers in this factory?”

Yang Guang was not very clear about this.

Daye Li Yuan, who was accompanying him, had a better understanding of the industrial zone: "This factory has more than 23,000 people, so it is considered a relatively large factory."

"With more than 20,000 people and so much iron, aren't you afraid of rebellion?" Gao Ying said in surprise.

Li Yuan of Daye sneered: "Rebellion, how is it possible? This steel plant can accommodate more than 20,000 people. Each of these 20,000 people has a salary, not to mention food, and the salary is not low. According to our salary standard here, it is almost the same as that of a fifth-rank official. If you work overtime, the salary will be even higher. One person can support a whole family, and he doesn't have to look at the face of God. Only a fool would rebel.

If the rebellion succeeds, things may not be better than they are now, but if it fails, you will lose your life.

I dare say that if someone really instigates rebellion here, the workers in the factory will kill him to protect their wages without the intervention of the court. "

Gao Ying was silent for a moment: "Duke Tang is right. If Gao worked in a factory, it would probably be the same."

Enter another factory.

A woman was sitting there, operating a sewing machine.

The clothes were finished one by one very quickly.

It is much faster than sewing clothes stitch by stitch, and the workmanship is excellent and looks much better than what most women sew.

“Are all the workers here female?”

“Can women also work?”

"Girls must go to school, and it's normal for them to work. I saw female workers during the Qin and Han dynasties, but not so many."

Daye Li Yuan said: "It's normal. Men have their own advantages, and women have their own advantages. Here, women are just like men. Many women earn more than their husbands."

"In that case, wouldn't the man be unable to hold his head up?" Su Wei asked puzzledly.

"Then work hard. You can't give up your high salary just to save your husband's face. You have to support a family, who cares about that little bit of face?" Li Yuan said indifferently.

My daughter Li Xiuning works better than my son-in-law Chai Shao and earns more, so I'm used to it.

"What is that? It's such a small piece of clothing. What can it cover when you wear it?" Emperor Kaihuang Li Yuan asked, pointing at the underwear.

"This is good stuff, men's underwear. Each of you can take a pair home and try it out. When you put it on, you will find out how comfortable your penis is."

I spent a few days wandering around Daye and Dasui.

A group of people came to the Tang Dynasty.

Wude Li Yuan appeared in a dragon robe.

Shocked everyone.

His eyes kept moving back and forth between Li Yuan and Yang Jian.

Those who were familiar with Li Yuan dropped their jaws in surprise. They could not believe that such a kind, honest and decent woman like Grandma Li would actually rebel and become emperor.

Emperor Kaihuang Li Yuan had a bad look on his face. The person in front of him was enjoying being the emperor, but he was the one suffering. No matter how he thought about it, he felt a little unbalanced!

The Song Dynasty was similar to the Tang Dynasty in that it started later.

When it comes to later generations, it is still just a separatist force.

Afterwards, he came to the Hongwu Ming Dynasty.

The Hongwu Ming Dynasty appeared earlier, and some of its technologies were more advanced than those of the Sui and Tang Dynasties.

The development is better than that of the Sui Dynasty.

It was the puppet hanging on the city wall that aroused the doubts of the visiting group.

After questioning, we found out that they were all corrupt officials.

Not to mention other things in the Ming Dynasty, it was normal to exterminate three clans and kill nine clans.

This would be unimaginable in the Sui Dynasty.

The minister couldn't help but look at Yang Jian and prayed in his heart that he should not learn about the practice of punishing nine generations of a clan.

After visiting the Hongwu Ming Dynasty, the situation at the other Ming Dynasties was similar.

Zhu Ming and everyone else appeared at the teleportation square of the Dalong Palace.

"Welcome everyone to Dalong, this is my home ground!"

Everyone looked around.

The visiting group of the Great Sui Dynasty was very curious about the Great Dragon Dynasty, which far surpassed the Great Sui Dynasty in terms of territory and strength!

During this time, they also learned the chronological order of the dynasties.

The Dalong Dynasty, which defeated the Qing Dynasty, was established more than 1,200 years later than the Sui Dynasty.

Moreover, this era is different from other dynasties.

Some countries have already experienced the Industrial Revolution.

The world is developing rapidly! (End of this chapter)