latelenovela Chapter 264: The Beginning of the Great Cause
Chapter 264: The Beginning of the Great Cause
“We are well aware that the people have suffered from war for a long time. The tyrant has been removed. Now the country is named Qiyuan and the reign is Yanqing. We should establish new rules and implement new laws.
Therefore, I hereby announce to the world: First, abolish harsh policies, reduce taxes and levies, reduce land taxes, and exempt people from miscellaneous duties, so that people can rest and recuperate, return to farming, and engage in business.
Second, we should rectify the administration of officials, select virtuous people for appointment, open up channels for people to express their opinions, and accept advice freely. Anyone who has good ideas for governing the country, regardless of their background, can make suggestions. Those who are honest and upright, and have both moral integrity and ability, should be entrusted with important tasks to work for the welfare of the people and for the prosperity of the country.
Third, build water conservancy projects and develop agriculture and sericulture. Ensure irrigation of farmland, encourage farming, and fill granaries.
Fourth, strengthen the military and consolidate border defense. Train elite soldiers, forge sharp weapons, protect the border and the people, and keep foreign enemies out of the country.
Fifth, promote education and enlighten the people. Restore the imperial examination system, reform its content, select talents who can support the country, regardless of gender. Specific details will be announced separately. In the future, schools will be widely established, and people of all ages, rich or poor, male or female, can enroll. This will help cultivate the country's pillars and strengthen the nation's future.
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We, who share the same ideals as the rebels, must keep the people of the world in mind, work diligently in our duties and live up to the people's expectations. We hope that the world can enjoy peace and that all the nine provinces can enjoy the blessings of our country.
I hope people from all over the world will work together to create a prosperous and glorious era for Qiyuan."
Even the present arrangements and future plans had been announced to the world, but there was no movement from the highest position.
Rong Xiang looked at the greatly renovated palace and the new officials busy coming and going, and had an absurd guess. He found it ridiculous that the former officials were still grumbling about the inappropriateness of the new policies - the positions themselves might even have problems, and they were still concerned about women's participation in politics and the imperial examinations without basis of birth... They hadn't figured it out yet.
When this decree spread throughout the world, the people heard it and cried for joy, and ran around telling each other - all life had suffered during the war, but now the suffering was finally over and a new life would be welcomed.
In the towns where the Zhitonghui is headquartered, flags were flying early and the atmosphere was full of joy. Some people even brought their families with them to the capital to witness the founding ceremony.
Some people did not yet understand the identity of the superiors. They were just happy that the chaotic times would end and that there would be a brief period of peace in the early days of the founding of the country. However, when they heard the contents of the notice read out by a literate person, they were shocked and inexplicably hot. They stared at the unfamiliar large characters, tears in their eyes, and did not know what to say.
In the countryside, the farmers were in tears. They slowly bent down and reverently kissed the land that carried hope, murmuring: "Reducing land taxes and exempting menial duties are truly a blessing from heaven. Look at the falling snow, which is a sign of a good harvest next year." Their weathered faces were full of longing.
In the market, merchants are all smiling. In the past, due to the limitations of the imperial examination system, their road to development was often obstructed. Now that the new order has been issued, it is like a spring breeze, bringing infinite vitality. Looking to the future, it seems that they can already see the prosperity of business, with goods flowing all over the world and wealth gathering from all directions.
And those scholars who were well-read were very excited when they heard this order - to select virtuous and capable people and to give free rein to their opinions, this was a good opportunity for them to display their talents. They were eager to turn their knowledge into good policies for governing the country and contribute to the prosperity of the country.
There are also those women who are extremely talented but have been constrained by their status. They are so happy that they could not suppress their joy. In the past, they had no place to display their talents. Now, with the new country and new atmosphere, everyone, regardless of gender, can participate in the imperial examinations. This is an unprecedented change. It is like a long-awaited rain after a drought. They see the hope of realizing the value of life, and their bright eyes are shining with expectation.
Regardless of the undercurrent, the vast plain world is now blooming everywhere.
The fire of the prairie fire started from a small wave and flourished in Jiushan. The long night is over, but the sparks continue. This land that has carried thousands of years of ups and downs is about to usher in a bright future...
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The official founding ceremony is scheduled for early spring.
The members of Zhitonghui have been trained to be very mature and carry out their work step by step. They are in the literary field; Lou Wancen is the leader, and Jiang Cailin cooperates with them to train soldiers and arrange patrols. They are in the military field.
The harmonious way in which the two parties, despite their different affiliations, got along with each other shocked the old ministers, who were confused and shocked.
They even have a tendency to merge, with candidates from the Lou family being arranged into the Zhitong Society, and talents from the Zhitong Society also joining the Lou family army. The two sides are unexpectedly harmonious and they discuss matters together.
What they are not used to is that when discussing matters, everyone sits down. Let’s not talk about the hidden meaning. When voting, it is actually “the minority obeys the majority”. There are also “democratic principles” and “scientific principles”...
Rong Xiang learned with an open mind. Compared with those awkward colleagues, he cared more about the deeper meaning and its connection with future arrangements.
"Science is the art of studying things to gain knowledge. ... Dongyu, what do you mean by Zhitonghui promoting science?"
After all, Rong Xiang had experienced court struggles. He didn't remember that the Zhitong Society was just doing what it said on the surface, just for the development of the country. He couldn't help but discuss it with his old friend Su Xiangwen in private.
"To observe the principles of all things in the universe, to study the rules of natural changes, to take empirical evidence as the basis and logic as the path, to exhaust the principles and understand the way, to verify the facts and prove the truth. This is not a study of conjecture and arbitrary judgment, but a technique of careful research and observation - don't you understand this? If you don't believe it, you might as well go and ask them in person." These people who are thoughtful like to guess and are stubborn, and they just don't ask.
Su Xiangwen was busy reading Zhitonghui's "Opening Eyes in the World" and catching up on some of Zhitonghui's works - why didn't I know before that these people are so good at writing? Write more.
After thinking it over, Rong Xiang asked Lou Yuxiao, with whom he once had a teacher-student relationship.
"A scientist can observe the principles of nature and understand the nature of all things. He can solve the mysteries of heaven and earth and dispel the fog of ignorance. With the methods of science, he can predict the changes of wind and clouds, foresee the coming of disasters, and enable the people to be prepared and avoid the suffering of disasters.
Moreover, science can promote agriculture, improve the soil, breed excellent seeds, and increase agricultural production, so that the people have full granaries, adequate food and clothing, and can live and work in peace and contentment. It can also strengthen military preparedness, research and develop sharp weapons, build strong ships and powerful guns, build solid cities and high fortifications, keep foreign enemies out of the country, and ensure national peace.
Furthermore, science enlightens people and clears their ignorance. We should set up schools to spread scientific knowledge and cultivate talents to become pillars of society, so that people can understand reason and morality, get rid of their dullness, have independent thinking and enterprising spirit.
We, like-minded people, care about the people of the world and know that science is the key to a strong country and a rich people. Therefore, we advocate it and hope to use the power of science to create a prosperous era and benefit all people..."
Rong Xiang seriously suspected that Lou Yuxiao had been brainwashed by the Zhitonghui. He was serious at first, but became crazy and flattering later. He looked so fanatical, no different from a believer - but it was undeniable that he had become a little interested in science.
Looking at Rong Xiang's expression, Lou Yuxiao chuckled like a pyramid scheme leader: "Sir, do you want to learn about the subtleties of science?"
Rong Xiang hesitated: "The classics of the science cannot be passed on to outsiders. How can I learn this science?"
“Science has no threshold.”
Seeing Rong Xiang nod in agreement, Lou Yuxiao smiled even brighter: "Let's learn more about the Qiyuan Academy of Sciences Research Center, sir." Wouldn't other departments be pissed off if they brought a big shot like Rong Xiang here? Hehehe.
Rong Xiang, who later became the president of the Academy of Sciences for unknown reasons: Isn’t this a bit wrong…
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澴[huán]
Observe the principles of the universe, study the laws of natural changes, take empirical evidence as the basis, use logic as the path, exhaust the principles and understand the way, verify the facts and prove the truth. This is not a study of conjecture and arbitrary judgment, but a technique of careful study and observation.
Observe the principles of all things in the world, explore the laws of natural changes, take actual evidence as the basis, and use logical reasoning as the way. Deeply explore the principles to understand the laws, and examine the actual situation to verify its authenticity. It is not a knowledge that relies on imagination and random judgment, but a skill that requires careful study and careful observation.
I won’t translate the rest if I can understand it. If you can’t understand it, please tag me.
(Ahem, these two pictures seem to be more watery. Smith Marseille readers, you have a lot of classes recently and are very busy with homework. It’s hard to think (≧◇≦))