Chapter Five Hundred and Sixty First: Ten Niang's Traces
Li Shimin was a little curious about this electric lamp.
Can this lamp really be as bright as day?
However, deep down, Li Shimin still had some disapproval of electric lights.
Even if it is as bright as day, it is just a large candle.
This electricity is not as important as a steam tricycle.
If an electric three-wheeler could be made, that would be a different story.
But, can an electric three-wheeler really be manufactured?
If manufactured, would it really be as powerful as a steam tricycle?
Before you know it, the sun sets in the west and darkness quietly covers the sky.
Everything at the Power Supply Bureau has been inspected and is ready.
Di Renjie came over to ask Li Min whether to close the switch and send out power.
"Power transmission!"
After receiving Li Min's order, Di Renjie quickly went down to inform him.
Not long after, the dim room, which had been lit with candles, suddenly became brighter.
The light bulbs in the room emitted a dazzling light, and the entire room was as bright as day.
Li Shimin, Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Gong, Li Daozong and other monarchs and ministers could not help but be dumbfounded.
"Is this so bright?"
"It's really like daytime!"
"Wow, it's really amazing!"
The monarch and his ministers looked at each other, all dumbfounded, and were shocked beyond measure.
Li Shimin couldn't help but ask: "Yin'er, is this the light bulb you are talking about?"
Li Min nodded and said, "Yes, Father, this is the light bulb."
Li Shimin couldn't help but praise: "Yes, with the light bulb, you can study at night!"
Cheng Yaojin chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, there are many things you can do at night, not just reading!"
After saying that, his eyebrows were still raised again and again, he must be thinking of nothing good.
No one was too lazy to pay attention to this guy.
But at this moment, cheers kept coming from outside.
It turned out that the street lights on the street outside were on, illuminating the street as if it were daytime.
Seeing this scene, the people of Yizhou City were extremely surprised.
They ran to the street one after another and stared at the street lights with disbelief on their faces.
Of course, the street lights at this time were all electric light bulbs, not the energy-saving lamps of later generations.
If you stare for a long time, you will be unable to open your eyes and shed tears.
But this cannot dampen people's enthusiasm.
After being surprised, they cheered heartily.
Especially the children were running around the telephone poles excitedly.
Some children are even climbing telephone poles.
Seeing this scene, Li Min's face couldn't help but darken, and he immediately sent someone to call Di Renjie.
"Renjie, your propaganda is seriously inadequate!"
"This electricity is very harmful. Remember, no one can touch the switch. If there is any fault in the circuit, they are not allowed to operate it themselves. They must find an electrician."
"And those children, they must not be allowed to climb the telephone poles. The electricity is very dangerous. If they get an electric shock, they may be electrocuted to death."
"Yes, master!"
Di Renjie was also very surprised when he heard Li Min's words.
This was the first time he knew that this electricity could actually electrocute people...
Li Shimin, who was next to him, was also frightened.
He quickly asked: "Yin'er, is this electricity so dangerous? Can it electrocute people with just a touch? If that's the case, after installing electricity in the house, wouldn't we be dealing with death every day?"
Li Min smiled slightly and said, "Father, you can rest assured. There is a layer of insulator on the outside of this wire. Even if it is touched, there is no danger at all."
"Only when you come into contact with the conductors inside will there be a risk of electric shock. And even if you come into contact with the lighting current, under normal circumstances, there will not be much danger."
"So, as long as you pay a little attention, there won't be any danger."
"Actually, people can still choke when eating! They can also stumble when walking. Do we stop eating just because we get choked when eating? Do we stop walking because we stumble when walking?
"
Hearing Li Min's words, Li Shimin couldn't help but nodded.
"The moonlight is nice tonight, let's go out for a walk!"
Cheng Yaojin raised his head, his big black face looked blank, and he couldn't help but ask: "Your Majesty, it's cloudy outside. Not to mention the moon, there are not even a few stars!"
Li Shimin had a straight face and was too lazy to talk to this guy.
If you don't speak, no one will think you are dumb.
Li Shimin was in front, and the group followed behind, strolling around the streets of Yizhou New Town.
At that time, nightlife was still quite scarce.
Even in Yizhou New Town, there are not many pedestrians on the road at night.
Tonight, the streets were full of pedestrians.
They walked happily under the street lights, their faces full of surprise.
After having street lights, they felt that even the night was different from usual.
There were a few shops on the road that had electricity installed. At this time, the light bulbs were turned on, and the lights inside the shops were suddenly bright.
These pedestrians couldn't help but walk to the shops, have a look around, and buy a few products.
For those businesses that do not have electricity, naturally no one goes in, or very few people go in.
They can only watch helplessly as other shops selling electricity sell well.
Of course, most people’s shopping habits are during the day.
There are actually only a few people who shop at night.
But the restaurant business is an exception.
Tonight, because the street lights were on, too many people took to the streets.
What should I do if I get hungry after walking?
Of course you need to find a place to eat!
In the same two restaurants, one has bright lights, and the other has candles. There is no light even visible from the outside.
Almost any normal person will choose a restaurant with brilliant lighting.
Tonight, there are too many businesses regretting not having electricity.
If they had electricity, wouldn't their business at night be so prosperous?
well!
I will definitely find an electrician tomorrow to install electricity at home!
Li Shimin, on the other hand, quickly became dissatisfied while walking on the street.
"Ming'er, let's find someone tomorrow and put on the street lights in the streets and alleys of Chang'an City."
"Everything in the palace has electricity."
There are street lights here in Yizhou New City, but there are none in Chang'an, the capital city.
It would be too shabby to tell anyone.
No, if Yizhou New City has it, Chang'an City must also have it.
Hearing Li Shimin's words, Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but his eyes lit up and said: "Yes, yes, the emperor is so right! I also need to install electricity at home!"
"And me, and me!"
"I also have electricity installed in my house. King Shu, don't forget to send someone there tomorrow!"
Hearing what they said, Li Min couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: "Father, Chang'an City is several times bigger than Yizhou New City."
"If you want to install electricity in the entire city of Chang'an, this project is not that big!"
"They need to produce hydroelectric generating sets, telephone poles, and wiring. The whole process is very cumbersome. Erchen estimates that it will take about a year."
Hearing Li Min's words, Li Shimin was a little unhappy, and couldn't help but said with a straight face: "What's the trouble with setting up wires? There are so many people in Chang'an City, I, the Yulin Army, and the craftsmen from the Ministry of Industry, all of them can be mobilized
, there are plenty of manpower.”
Li Min smiled bitterly and said: "Father, these all require specialized electricians!"
"There are very few professional electricians now, and they can currently meet the needs of Yizhou New City."
"It is estimated that it will take more than half a year to train specialized electrician talents before they can work under the leadership of experienced workers."
“What is most lacking now is professional talents!”
After listening to Li Min's words, Li Shimin couldn't help but think deeply, with a thoughtful look on his face.
At this moment, Li Shimin saw several people reading under the street lamp in front of him, concentrating on reading.
And judging from their appearance, they don’t look like people from the Tang Dynasty.
Seeing this scene, Li Shimin couldn't help but become very interested. He couldn't help but walked over and asked, "Which country are you from?"
Those international students were full of complaints when they were interrupted from studying.
However, after seeing Li Shimin and a few people around him, especially Cheng Yaojin, who had a long beard, a thickset face, and a sinister face, he was not a good person at first glance.
A sense of fear appeared on his face, and he quickly said: "I'm from Qiushan Country."
"I'm from Tubo."
"I'm from Guizi Country."
Li Shimin couldn't help but asked curiously: "You are not citizens of the Tang Dynasty, and you can't take part in the imperial examination. Why do you still study so hard?"
"The Tang Dynasty was so prosperous and powerful, wasn't it all because of this scientific knowledge?"
"In the war with Dashi, how could Datang win so heartily without steam tricycles?"
"But our country has nothing. Now, I can only study hard and spread the knowledge I have learned back to my country."
"As long as more and more scientific personnel appear in our country, our country will become more prosperous and stronger."
"I think our principal has a very good saying: Science is the driving force for social progress!"
After listening to the words of these international students, Li Shimin couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
"go back."
At this time, Li Shimin no longer wanted to continue shopping, but turned around and walked back.
As for Cheng Yaojin and a bunch of old guys, they haven't had enough shopping yet.
But they also saw that something was not right with the emperor today, so no one spoke back and followed Li Shimin back obediently.
On the second day, Li Shimin couldn't help but find Li Min and said to Li Min: "Min'er, the words of those foreign students yesterday reminded my father."
"The technology of our Datang Dynasty is regarded as a model and a treasure by other countries. But what about us? We discard it like worn-out shoes!"
"If we continue like this, won't we be ridiculed by others?"
"When the time comes, other countries will become more and more technologically advanced, and we, the Tang Dynasty, can only watch helplessly as we are surpassed by them!"
"I will never allow this to happen."
"By the way, Min'er, should I block the technology and strictly prohibit it from spreading to other countries? In this case, won't they never be able to catch up with us?"
Hearing Li Shimin's words, Li Min felt very happy.
Because, my father finally realized the importance of technology.
At this point, Li Min would like to thank those foreign students last night.
Li Min couldn't help but said: "Father, in fact, this is completely unnecessary. Moreover, as long as we promote it, there is no way to block it if we want to."
"Moreover, the more people from different countries come to study in Datang, the more talents we can cultivate for Datang."
Hearing Li Min's words, Li Shimin couldn't help but said in confusion: "But after they finish their studies, they will all return to China. How can they train talents for our Datang? I also think it should be blocked."
Li Min smiled slightly and said: "Father, think about it, for those foreign students who come to study in Datang, how can the conditions in their hometowns compare with Yizhou?"
"For those international students with excellent academic performance, we can keep them with generous treatment. We can even assign them houses and let them join our Datang nationality."
"I think, faced with such conditions, very few international students can refuse! In this way, isn't this talent cultivated for us, Datang?"
Hearing Li Min's words, Li Shimin couldn't help but feel a little moved.
But he still frowned and asked: "But, I still feel that there are many real talents who are not tempted by external things. Aren't we going to miss out on these talents?"
Hearing Li Shimin's words, Li Min couldn't help but shake his head slightly.
My father is really greedy, he wants to grab all the talents at one go.
However, this is also in line with his character!
Once, Li Shimin went privately to inspect the Yushi Mansion, where the imperial examinations were conducted, and saw many new and enterprising Jinshis filing out.
Li Shimin couldn't help but said proudly: "I am the hero of the world!"
At that time, it was still the Tang Dynasty that was targeted.
But now, the target is truly the heroes of the world, and I wish I could catch all the talents in the world.
Li Min couldn't help but smile and said: "Father, these talents, what do they want to do most after learning technology?"
"Erchen believes that the vast majority of people, after learning advanced technologies, still need to conduct research."
"However, after they returned to China, they had no basis for scientific and technological research at all."
"If they build these foundations from scratch, they may not be able to do it in their lifetime."
"So, the best choice for those who are interested in research is to stay in Datang."
"Of course, we can never rule out the possibility that there are really talented people who can return to China wholeheartedly for development."
"However, such people must be very few. Moreover, even if they return to China to develop, how can their development speed be as fast as that of our Datang?"
"So, a few fish that occasionally slip through the net are nothing to worry about."
In fact, this is what the United States, the superpower of later generations, likes to do most.
Not only do they cultivate talents themselves, but they also like to continuously tap the most powerful talents from other countries.
Because they can provide these talents with the best scientific research environment.
After listening to Li Min's words, Li Shimin couldn't help but show a thoughtful look on his face.
And the more I thought about it, the more excited I became.
Yes, what Miner said makes so much sense!
But if you want to achieve this, you must improve the status of Datang's scientific and technological personnel.
Only in this way can talents be attracted to truly stay.
Plant a plane tree to attract the phoenix.
Thinking of this, Li Shimin couldn't help but said: "Zhen'er, after I go back, I plan to add science as a subject to the imperial examination."
"Well, although students who pass the science examination cannot serve as officials in the court, they will enjoy the rank and treatment of court officials."
"Furthermore, for these talents who have passed the scientific research examination, I will set up a special department and manage them separately. They will not be under the jurisdiction of other government agencies."
"Their treatment must also be improved."
"For these, Min'er, please come up with a charter!"
Hearing Li Shimin's words, Li Min couldn't help but nodded.
However, he still asked with some worry: "Father, are you afraid that it will be difficult to pass in the court just because of these things?"
Li Shimin sneered and said: "Don't worry, if I am determined to implement something, I believe no one in the Tang Dynasty can stop me."
"For the sake of my descendants, I must do this."
Hearing this, Li Min couldn't help but nodded.
As long as my father has the confidence to facilitate this matter, then Datang's technological development will definitely advance with each passing day and reach a new level.
As for preferential treatment for scientific and technical personnel, this is an easy thing for Li Min.
Some of the experiences of later generations can be learned from.
For example, these scientific and technical personnel can be graded through professional title evaluation.
Of course, the standard for professional title evaluation cannot be evaluated through papers, but through scientific research results.
The scientific research results developed by scientific and technological personnel can apply for patents.
After applying for a patent, anyone else who wants to use the patent must pay a patent fee.
This will greatly stimulate the enthusiasm of scientific and technological personnel.
Moreover, their research will be more relevant to practical applications and daily life.
Because, if their research is unrealistic and meaningless to reality.
Then even if the patent is developed, too much patent fees will be obtained.
That night, Li Min sorted out all these ideas and handed them to Li Shimin.
After Li Shimin saw it, he couldn't help but admire it greatly.
On the second day, Li Shimin couldn't wait to leave Yizhou and return to Chang'an.
But Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Gong and other old guys haven't had enough fun yet, so why are they willing to go back like this?
The first night, I heard the news that I was going back the next day.
These old guys got together and muttered together about something they didn't know.
As a result, when I was going back the next day, these old guys disappeared collectively.
Seeing this scene, Li Shimin couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Since these old guys were unwilling to go back, Li Shimin didn't bother to look for them and returned to Chang'an with his guards.
…
On the second day, countless businesses in Yizhou New Town approached the Power Supply Bureau and strongly requested to provide them with electricity.
Because they discovered that after electricity was supplied, a huge business opportunity would be created at night.
Well, actually the entire consumption power of Yizhou City lies there.
It's nothing more than a question of redistribution.
After others set up electricity, sales will definitely be very hot at night.
And they can only watch others making money.
This is equivalent to giving their market share to others.
How could they not be anxious?
But, how many shops are there in the entire Yizhou New City?
Everyone crowded over, and as a result, there was a long queue just waiting in line.
It took most of the day just to queue up.
As for bringing electrolysis to your home, it probably won't take more than a month, and it won't be possible at all.
This can't help but make those who put it on the shelves without electricity at the beginning almost feel regretful.
And because of the electricity supply, Yizhou City has become a city that never sleeps.
Because of the appearance of the light bulb, Yizhou City once again attracted countless tourists.
Those tourists who have never seen a light bulb are almost intoxicated when they see the night view of Yizhou's never-sleeping city.
Yizhou New Town once again ushered in a peak season with a huge tourism explosion at the end of the year.
The end of the year is approaching, and the annual winter fishing event is held again.
This time, the winter hunt attracted more than 100,000 people.
There is no other way. The route from Hangzhou to Yizhou will be opened this year.
The land of Suzhou and Hangzhou has always had many wealthy people.
With this railway, people all along the road can come to Yizhou by train.
Scenes of winter fishing in Yizhou appear in Yizhou Monthly every year.
Many other places have followed Yizhou to learn winter fishing.
But no one has ever succeeded.
Because no one will look at the fish nest at the moment.
In winter, fish will gather together and have fish nests.
In a big lake, the place where fish nest is actually very small.
It is definitely not possible to just pick a place to set the net and catch fish.
Because no other place can succeed, but only Yizhou can succeed.
Therefore, Yizhou’s winter fishing attracts a large number of tourists every year.
This year is the first year that the train from Hangzhou to Yizhou was opened, and there are especially many tourists coming.
More than 100,000 tourists!
If you are unlucky, you may not catch so many fish in one net...
There are so many tourists, some of them are old tourists.
Since the first winter hunt, we have come every year.
There are also some new tourists coming here for the first time this year.
These new tourists were extremely excited when they saw the winter fishing scene for the first time.
Many people stepped onto the ice excitedly, ready to watch it up close.
As a result, there were 50,000 to 60,000 people.
The ice made a crunching sound when I stepped on it.
Frightened, Li Min quickly ordered people to evacuate the tourists to the shore.
If they really stepped on the ice and tens of thousands of people fell into the lake, it would really be a joke.
Fortunately, this time, more than 200,000 kilograms of fish were caught in one net.
However, a larger fish can weigh dozens or more than ten kilograms.
The smaller one weighs three to five kilograms.
As for one pound or less, it's not much.
As for the scene, there were a hundred thousand tourists, so there was not enough space to grab it.
That's really a quick hand, but a slow hand.
Many new tourists failed to grab the fish because they were not familiar with the rules, which was quite disappointing.
Li Min had to promise them that winter hunting would continue in the next few days, and they became happy.
Of course, if you go fishing again in the winter, you won’t be able to fish in the same lake again, you have to change places.
During the winter fishing season, the people who had the most fun were Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong and other veterans.
These old guys are really having fun!
…
Unknowingly, Ruixue bids farewell to the old year and plum blossoms welcome the new year.
Time flies by like a white horse, and before you know it, another year has passed.
In the new year, Li Min suddenly got news about Cui Shiniang.
