The opening inventory of the top ten young emperors

【Throughout history, the era when science and technology developed most rapidly was during the reign of Emperor Renzong of Song, when domestic and foreign policies were relatively relaxed. However, this period was also the period when the country was relatively weakest. 】

[As for other periods, China's science and technology were also far ahead of the world. Even when the Ming Dynasty's treasure ship was successfully built, it was already hundreds of years ahead of the West.]

[Even in the late Ming Dynasty, when China imported red-coated cannons from the West, craftsmen could copy them right away.]

The emperors.

Therefore, there is no necessary relationship between the development of science and technology and the prosperity of a dynasty.

Emperors of every dynasty pondered in their hearts.

Just as people need clothes to wear and food to eat, the development of many new technologies is a natural process.
However, didn’t the emperors of the Qing Dynasty in the Imperial Garden create the prosperous era of Kangxi and Qianlong? Why did the garden fail to develop during the prosperous era?

[Even if we look back to the Qin Dynasty, which was earlier than the Ming Dynasty, the Great Wall was built in the mountains. How could the huge stones used to build it be transported up the mountain without the power of technology? ]

[So, there is no necessary relationship between the development of science and technology and the strength of a country. There is no necessary relationship even between the same era. Just like cutting off the flow of water with a knife, the water still flows forward.]

Ying Zheng nodded repeatedly after hearing this.

The masters of the Mohist school, as well as the craftsmen, played a huge role in his unification of the six kingdoms. Although he now ruled the country with the Legalist school, the Mohists were masters that he dared not neglect in any way.

For example, in the manufacture of the cannon this time, apart from the alchemists who made the gunpowder, the production and design of the cannon were all led by the Mohists and craftsmen, which allowed him to manufacture the cannon so quickly.
So, he didn't think there was anything that could stump them.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but leave a message in the Imperial Garden.
[V@The Emperor of the Dragon: Indeed, my Great Qin also made cannons. ]

He originally spoke out of his feelings, but he did not expect that several emperors would also leave messages after him.

【@Pig Man Who Wants to Build a Golden House: I am also asking people to try, and there has been some progress. 】

[@不合时宜新青年: This thing is indeed powerful, but a handheld musket is more agile and maneuverable. ]

And the musket?

Ying Zheng was cheered up and immediately sent a private message to "New Youth".
Yes, the private chat function has been discovered by most emperors in the Imperial Garden.

Qin Shi Huang: How to make a fire gun.

Wang Mang: Ah, it's Qin Shi Huang! Nice to meet you!
Wang Mang: I only made a few, and the cost was huge.

Qin Shi Huang: It’s okay, but I got the secret book from Grandma, could you give me a copy too?

Wang Mang: I don’t have the secret book. I asked the craftsmen to make it themselves, so the drawings cannot be sent. Can I tell you orally?

Qin Shi Huang: Yes!
Soon, Wang Mang was privately chatted with by Emperor Wu of Han again.

Emperor Wu of Han: Fire gun? Has it been invented?

Wang Mang: Ahhh, it's Emperor Wu of Han! I've heard of your name for a long time.

Emperor Wu of Han: How to make a musket?
Wang Mang: The drawings cannot be sent, only a text description is available, is that okay?
Emperor Wu of Han: Yes!
Wang Mang: Wait, I usurped your Han Dynasty.

Emperor Wu of Han: So what?

Wang Mang: Well, you also asked me how to make a musket?

Emperor Wu of Han: You won’t give it?
Wang Mang: Yes, of course!

Emperor Wu of Han: Well, very good.

Wang Mang: What I mean is, do you mind?
Emperor Wu of Han: I want to make a law to prevent you from usurping the throne again. Do you mind?
Wang Mang: Hahaha, no problem. I will tell you how to make a fire gun later.

Emperor Wu of Han: Good!
The private chats in the Emperor's Garden here are in full swing, and Tianjuan's final inventory of the Kangxi Dynasty is also slowly progressing, as if it has answered the questions of many emperors.

[During the reign of Emperors Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong, not only was the country strong, but the people were also able to have enough food and clothing and no longer go hungry. But why did the technology gradually fall behind the world during such a good period? 】

Yes, as an emperor, the biggest headache is the people’s food and clothing, which is often the criterion for judging whether an emperor is qualified.

Since it is known as the Kangxi and Qianlong prosperous era, the emperors of the Qing Dynasty should have done a very good job in this regard. How come China fell behind the Western world?

[Throughout Chinese history, even the nomadic peoples of the northern grasslands would take away craftsmen as important resources when they plundered the Central Plains. This was the case during the Jingkang Incident, because these craftsmen represented technology, development, and hope.]

【But why did the country fall behind? It was attacked by Westerners. 】

Emperors: Yes, why?
【This is exactly due to the policy of keeping the people ignorant that was implemented by the Qing dynasty. Because the emperors of the Qing dynasty thought that the more ignorant the people were, the easier it was to control them, and the less likely they were to oppose their rule. Therefore, the literary inquisition that arose in the Qing dynasty was the worst in all dynasties!】Literary inquisition?
The emperors thought to themselves: Is it more difficult to prevent the people from speaking than to prevent the flood?
[For example, a group of rebels holding hoes or a group of rebels holding swords, which one is easier to suppress? Going a step further, a group of rebels holding swords or a group of rebels holding muskets, which one scares the emperor more?]

[The answer is self-evident! ]

[In fact, firearms have been very popular since the middle and late Ming Dynasty. Why did they suddenly disappear in the Qing Dynasty? It is natural. ]

If all the rebels rebelled with muskets, it would be the end of a dynasty.

For a moment, Ying Zheng and Emperor Wu of Han, who had just asked Wang Mang for the method of making a musket, hesitated.

Wang Mang was also a little hesitant, and tentatively asked the two emperors in private chats.
Wang Mang: Do you want more instructions on how to make a fire gun?

There was silence in the private chat box, and Emperor Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han did not reply for a long time.

At this time, hesitation was also shown on the faces of the three emperors Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong.

Tianjuan was right. The Qing Dynasty's entry into the Central Plains was a coincidence. If the Ming Dynasty had not been in turmoil, Li Zicheng would have overthrown the Ming Dynasty and could not hold the throne securely. They might not have been able to occupy the Central Plains.

So at the beginning, there were all kinds of rebellions, civil unrest and separatist regimes. It was not until the Kangxi period that these rebellions and civil unrest gradually subsided.

Under this circumstance, if powerful firearms such as muskets were popularized in the country, or if more powerful weapons were developed based on them, wouldn't the Qing Dynasty be in danger?

Although the hesitation only flashed across Kangxi's face for a moment, Nan Huairen accurately grasped the change in the emperor's expression, but he quickly lowered his head.

The emperor entrusted him with the task of establishing the Polytechnic Institute, but after he drafted several memorials and submitted them, they were stopped by the ministers of the Grand Council. Soetu even specifically sought him out to discuss the matter.

Their meaning was very clear, which was to ask him to persuade the emperor to postpone the establishment of the polytechnic college to prevent more civilians or Han people from entering the college to learn these strange skills.

But they suggested that he could open a polytechnic college specifically for the children of nobles, such as the Imperial Academy.
In this way, many Eight Banners children who are not good at studying can be admitted. In the future, they will not only be able to make friends with the princes of various tribes, but also select talents from them, which will be more conducive to the long-term stability of their Qing Dynasty.

So he had to change his original idea and draft a new memorial to present to the emperor again.

He came here today to present this matter to the emperor. However, he was not particularly satisfied with the castrated memorial, so he did not present it yet.

And now, after hearing Tianjuan's inventory, the confused thoughts that had been lingering in his mind finally became clear, and he understood why the ministers and emperor of the Qing Dynasty did this.

[In the early Qing Dynasty, artillery and muskets were good for the Qing Dynasty to occupy the Central Plains. But after the Qing Dynasty unified the Central Plains, especially in the late reign of Emperor Kangxi, the development of science and technology no longer had any significance for the Qing Dynasty to occupy the world.]

[On the contrary, the faster the technology developed, the more it was detrimental to the Qing Dynasty’s rule, so they naturally restricted the people from using it.]

As Tianjuan expressed these words more clearly, Nan Huairen knew that he no longer needed to persuade him. Now he just had to listen to Kangxi's decision.

After all, he is also a "commoner". Compared with those Manchu and Mongolian princes and the Eight Banners descendants, who is not a commoner?
Thinking of this, he secretly glanced at Kangxi to check his expression, only to see that his expression became more serious.

[The Qing Dynasty not only strictly controlled the development of firearms and restricted scientific and technological progress internally, but also implemented a policy of seclusion to prevent the people from even having access to foreign firearms. This completely cut off China's connection with the world.]

[So in this state of closing their eyes and ears, the people, with enough food and clothing, developed the illusion that they were living in a prosperous era, and naturally would not rebel, which in turn made it easier for them to rule.]

Just now, when the emperor's grandfather sent him a private message asking him what he planned to do, Qianlong didn't know how to answer the emperor's grandfather's question. Now that he heard the inventory of the heavenly scroll, he didn't know how to answer it.

Because the Heavenly Scroll was telling the truth, the Qing Dynasty would of course prioritize consolidating their rule. Apart from that, they were not in a hurry to consider other things.

After all, there was still a hundred years before foreign powers invaded China. During this time, they always found a way to compromise, which could stabilize their rule and resist foreign powers and overseas.

[It’s just a pity that the Qing Dynasty’s approach was simply to cover up their own mistakes! ]

[When they were dreaming of being the Celestial Empire and having mountains of gold and seas of silver, Western science and technology developed rapidly. Before the Qing government could react, the national strength and military power of Western countries had surpassed that of China in all aspects.]

[In this way, the mountains of gold and silver became a jade in the bosom, and the Qing Dynasty became a donkey in Qianzhou. At this time, we wanted to develop science and technology to resist the plunder of Westerners, but we found that time waits for no one. A technologically powerful country has become a moon in the clouds and can no longer be realized. ]

The jade in the arms, the donkey from Guizhou, the moon on the clouds!

Deception?
After hearing these metaphors, the faces of emperors Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong all changed!

[In fact, the uploader is talking about the Qing Dynasty, but he is also talking about the feudal emperors of the entire feudal society. Which emperor did not govern in order to maintain his own rule? ]

Hearing these words, the Emperor's Garden and all the emperors who were reading the Heavenly Scroll fell into silence...

(End of this chapter)