Zheng Chenggong was obviously very interested in the so-called industrial revolution. He was even more excited that the industrial revolution could bring the navy to a higher level.

Zheng Zhilong, who was a pirate, has been in Fujian for many years. Zheng Chenggong, who was born and raised here since childhood, was influenced by the knowledge and was also very interested in these things from foreigners.

It has to be said that foreigners are indeed far better in scientific and technological research than Ming people.

This is not because the Ming people are not good at exploring, but because the court has always regarded these as the end of the world, does not praise or even suppress them.

Over time, naturally no one is willing to let children become so-called "craftsmen".

In the Ming Dynasty, everything was inferior to reading.

Only if you can get a fame and fortune, you can shine your family.

But things seem to change from today's sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub

Today, Zi highly praised the science and technology of foreigners, and even condescended to the nobles to personally compile teaching materials on physics and chemistry, and added them to the scope of scientific research.

Since then, the imperial examinations in the Ming Dynasty not only test the Four Books and Five Classics and Confucian classics, but also test the physics, chemistry, science and technology.

Reform has been from top to bottom since ancient times.

With the guidance of the court, not long after, a trend of learning physics and chemistry among scholars in the Ming Dynasty was set off.

In the most recent imperial examination, today Zi selected three candidates with better physical and chemistry scores as the No. 1 pick, No. 1 pick, Tanhua.

This is equivalent to a signal sent by the court to the outside world and scholars. I hope that more and more scholars can put aside their prejudices on physics and chemistry, and do not hold on to the eight-legged essay.

Only by being open-minded and adapting to the times can you be the first to be a famous list and be used by the court.

Now that Zheng Chenggong was moved to tears when he heard His Majesty talk about these good intentions with his own ears.

"Your Majesty, is there anything that the minister can do?"

Zheng Chenggong doesn't want him to be just a spectator, just a bystander.

He hopes he can really participate in it.

Only in this way can he not regret it.

"Even if King Zhong doesn't say it, I will say it."

Zhu Youlang smiled and talked: "Actually, it's simple. King Zhong has fought with the Dutch, the Spanish, and the Portuguese. What do you think is the difference between their ships and our Ming Dynasty ships?"

"this..."

Zheng Chenggong looked embarrassed for a moment.

He did deal with these three types of people and seized a lot of ships that belonged to them, but he really didn't see the difference between the two ships.

"I am stupid and did not see any obvious difference."

Zhu Youlang said leisurely while stroking his beard: "At present, the difference is not big, but there will be a huge change within a hundred years."

A light flashed in Zhu Youlang's eyes, and then he said loudly: "The appearance of steam engines and steam engines will lead to the appearance of steam boats and steam trains. These are enough to change the world."

There are still about a hundred years left before the British Industrial Revolution.

If the Ming Dynasty could make a steam engine before this, it would definitely be ahead of the world.

Unlike Jenny Machines, the steam engine is a completely epoch-making product and the highest peak of the industrial revolution.

Zhu Youlang is determined to make a steam engine, but unfortunately he only has the most basic theoretical knowledge. This thing cannot be done by theoretical knowledge alone. It requires craftsmen with great hands-on ability and creativity.

The craftsmen of the Ming Dynasty were obviously a little worse than this.

This is also related to the national policy of the Ming Dynasty. Over the years, the court has always ignored craftsmen.

After all, the spread of natural disciplines in the Ming Dynasty was only in the past three to five years, so it is naturally unrealistic to expect big changes in a short period of time.

They need time, but Zhu Youlang doesn't have much time anymore.

So Zhu Youlang turned his attention to Zheng Chenggong.

Zheng Chenggong was knowledgeable at least and had many years of dealing with the Spanish, Portuguese and Dutch. He must have had many craftsmen in his hands.

If these craftsmen were asked to look at the steam engine drawings drawn by Zhu Youlang and then conduct experiments based on the drawings, they might be able to really tinker with the steam engine.

Once the steam engine is released, all technologies can be linked to it, and the industrial development of the Ming Dynasty will also proceed rapidly.

"King Zhong, I ordered you to present all the craftsmen in your hands and give them to me personally to teach and guide you."

His Majesty the Emperor said this to this point, and of course Zheng Chenggong could not refuse.

He immediately received the order and said, "I obey the order."

"Okay, the road is bumpy and exhausted. I guess King Zhong is tired, so please step down."

"I'm leaving."

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But when Zheng Chenggong and his son left the palace, Zheng Jing asked in confusion: "Father, why did Your Majesty ask you for those foreign craftsmen just now? Could it be that they can really make some steam engine?"

"I don't know either."

Zheng Chenggong sighed, "But since His Majesty the Emperor said this, there is naturally his reason. As a minister, we don't have to worry about these things. Just follow the order and share the worries for the king."

Zheng Jing nodded, thinking it was true.

"By the way, I heard that King Jin continued to advance westward after recapturing the Western Regions, not only to the river, but also to Persia."

Zheng Chenggong sighed: "This time it seems that King Jin has compared me again."

"How could it be?"

Zheng Jing was unhappy when he heard this.

"It was His Majesty who ordered you and the King of Jin to lead your troops to explore the Maritime Silk Road and the Land Silk Road. Now both sides have won a great victory. Who is better than who?"

Zheng Jing took a deep breath and then continued: "Besides, Your Majesty attaches great importance to you. You must not underestimate yourself."

Now Zheng Chenggong and Li Dingguo have become the two most famous generals of the Ming Dynasty. Zheng Jing does not want his family to be inferior.

Not to mention over Li Dingguo, at least both sides must be on par.

"You are just too competitive."

Zheng Chenggong shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Since I am back, I have to discipline you well. You have also calmed down recently and put your mind into the affairs of the Ministry of Rites. I heard that Your Majesty will sacrifice to the heavens soon, so you can have some snacks. As for other things, I will leave it to me to do."

"What the father taught me was that my son knew."

Although Zheng Chenggong was scolded, although Zheng Jing was not convinced, he still responded without hesitation.

"When King Jin comes back, I must have a good drink with him."

Zheng Chenggong and Li Dingguo can be said to be a hero who met too late. Although their life trajectories are completely different, they do not affect their appreciation of each other.

Now the Ming Dynasty is clear and peaceful, the seas are peaceful, and the seas are peaceful and prosperous. Zheng Chenggong is also determined to work with Li Dingguo to assist the emperor and create a prosperous era that belongs to the Yongli Dynasty.

Only in this way can they be famous in history. Thousands of years later, future generations will respect them as heroes when they mention them.

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