0p0 Chapter 507 Qianlong's Succession 17
Chapter 507 Qianlong's Succession 17
After the First Industrial Revolution, the overall strength of the Western world had far surpassed that of the Qing Dynasty at that time.
After that, the Qing Dynasty was like a fish on the chopping board, at the mercy of others.
These people in later generations knew it, and he knew it too.
But Yongqi didn't know.
"..." Yongqi was somewhat disappointed and angry. He turned around and strode away. When he reached the door, he choked up and said, "My son is going abroad to see what the outside world is like!"
"Of course, if you have the ability to establish a kingdom in a foreign country, I can provide you with weapons and ammunition!"
Xueli meant what she said.
Yongqi paused and left.
But Xue Li was thinking about when to ascend the throne.
The self-proclaimed title "Ben Gong" is indeed not as nice as "Zhen".
So, at the grand court meeting the next day, the court officials waited for the emperor to administer justice.
What happened was that the emperor took some young talents to go on a secret visit to the people to understand their sentiments.
The court officials were about to kneel down and ask the emperor to revoke his order, but they learned that the emperor had already set out with his luggage.
Some people could not sit still and tried to pass messages to Qianlong.
I thought of the late emperor and his mother who were both paralyzed, and of the princes who were my relatives.
This time, Xue Li's soul spread out like a big umbrella!
Pay special attention to the movements of those court officials.
It is a bit tiring, but the effect of practicing is just as good as deliberate meditation.
Xue Li took the opportunity to practice while monitoring.
During this period, some court officials left one after another.
Xue Li started the system of female officials.
At the same time, scientific examinations were carried out for three consecutive years.
In the first year, the focus was on cracking down on those who stole and sold questions.
In the second year, the focus was on cracking down on those who bought and sold official positions.
In the third year, the answers will be given randomly!
Of course, she has to choose the talent she wants.
During this period, Yongji's letters gradually changed from resentment at the beginning to surprise, and then to heaviness!
Xue Li also arranged for some new students and weapons to be sent to him.
Yongqi probably didn't expect that she would really do it, so he accepted it.
And some of the people who had gone out with him also came back.
Xue Li reused them, but they were all under the jurisdiction of her people.
As for weapons, they are in my own hands every day.
We agreed that we won’t move until we get results.
Many court officials complained, especially the Manchu nobles.
After all, Xue Li promoted more and more poor students, including Manchu, Han and Mongolian.
All walks of life!
Including manufacturing, animal husbandry, agriculture, industry...developing in an orderly manner.
She vigorously developed agriculture, built water conservancy projects, and spread irrigation systems across the country, so that people no longer had to worry about suffering from hunger and leaving their homes due to drought.
Grain production has increased significantly, people no longer have to worry about food and clothing, and the birth rate is higher every year.
At the same time, she actively encouraged the development of commerce, reduced commercial taxes, established commercial fairs, and promoted trade between various regions.
Maritime trade also flourished, with Qing merchant ships sailing to various distant countries and bringing back abundant supplies and wealth.
Foreigners thousands of miles away gradually realized that the Qing Dynasty not only had smooth silk and exquisite ceramics, but also had many more surprises that were gradually unveiled.
Since Yongqi left, Xue Li has gradually brought smallpox, glass, cement, skin care products and cosmetics to the surface.
Glass is used to empty the pockets of the rich and powerful, while cement is used to build bridges, roads, and dams...
There are also some special talents who use the skills passed down from their ancestors to find water sources and dig wells.
Or change the water source to prevent drought!
Some smart ministers became rich!
There has always been trade cooperation with overseas.
Of course, those who tinker with opium will be permanently blacklisted!
Kill a group of them every time you see them!
Including folk opinion, opera, and storytelling.
Everywhere there is propaganda about foreign countries' coveting us and their plans to deal with our people.
What two-legged sheep, human experiments... opium is the pathfinder.
People's lives are getting better and better, and they are too lazy to ask who sits at the top.
Especially for the Han people, didn’t the Manchu emperors live on anyway even if they were unhappy?
Of course, there are also some people who stir up trouble under the banner of the irreconcilable differences between Manchus and Han people.
Xue Li, who lives a good life, doesn't bother to care.
Those who raise the banner of rebellion can only be killed.
No matter who it is, there is no point in creating division!
According to public opinion in recent years, the Manchu, Mongolian and Han ethnic groups are intermarrying.
"What do you mean Manchu, Mongolian and Han are one family..."
"Everyone is a soldier, protecting our common home..."
"What is preventing the barbarians from splitting the Qing Dynasty?"
"Anyone who splits the nation is plotting evil, and anyone who stirs up internal strife is a traitor!"
In addition, neighboring Japan and Annan were in a miserable state due to opium addiction.
And Russia's severe crackdown on opium in the north!
People all know that the thing will not only harm their families, but also their country, and will destroy their current peaceful and good days.
Even the libraries established by the state and the posters on the walls repeatedly emphasize:
Whoever encourages you to touch opium and smoke opium is the one who wants to bring disaster upon you and make you extinct!
Opium can even cause male impotence and female infertility, make children more likely to die young, and make the elderly half-dead.
Anyone who smuggles opium is encouraged to report it and a huge reward will be offered.
Anyone who sees anyone acting suspiciously is encouraged to report it. There will be a huge reward.
……
Immediate results!
There are many Han people and many talented people in all walks of life.
The rule in Sydney is that the competent ones get the job!
There were a few capable officials, and Xue Li arranged for people with far-sighted ideas to set up the Imperial College.
He has good martial arts, a family background, and various special means to open a military school.
There are also schools for weapons research and development and training.
Everyone's life is getting better and better, and they begin to pursue spiritual goals.
Various pursuits of beauty!
Including the birth of the industry.
So hairdressing, beauty, clothing, food...
With the opening of private schools, academies and colleges in various places, Sydney advocates cultural diversity.
Everyone was encouraged to study different academic schools, and various fields such as literature, art, astronomy, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and philosophy ushered in a spring of prosperity and development.
He also arranged for people to compile history books and sort out classics. It’s nothing, just leave some cultural treasures for future generations.
In the fifth year of Zechang (1770), Xue Li ascended the throne directly with his son's abdication edict.
Yongqi came back after four years and had grown visibly.
However, when Yongqi just returned, the court officials had different expressions when they heard the news.
Some are afraid of the recurrence of turmoil in the previous dynasty, and some are afraid of returning to the past.
Of course, some also want to overthrow the order established by women...
Unexpectedly, the emperor would abdicate as soon as he returned.
If he is unwilling, the mother and son will turn against each other, which will be interesting.
It is easier to fish in turbid waters, and they can also support a weak target.
As a result, everything went against their ideas.
Xue Li told him this in the letter early in the morning.
When everything was almost done, he planned to become the emperor for fun.