Demon Change the Earth

"...The development of human civilization is based on the continuous improvement and application of production tools. From slash-and-burn farming to the current informatization and intelligentization, it only took a few thousand years. Especially the several industrial revolutions since modern times , the wealth, value and knowledge created far exceed the sum of thousands of years of history.”

"The improvement and application of production tools has promoted a leap in productivity, greatly enriched the material and cultural life of all mankind, and gradually freed people from inefficient, repetitive, and high-intensity production models, not only liberating their hands, It also liberates the body, mind and even the soul.”

"And all of this is inseparable from the development and application of science and technology."

"What is science? Science is the discovery, summary, repetition and application of the world and truth. With science, people have achieved feats that can only be achieved in myths and legends, from manned moon landings to deep-sea diving, from man-made From the sun to the microscopic world that constitutes life, everything is omnipresent and all-encompassing.”

"Everything you are in now is the product of a certain stage of scientific and technological development. Just like this train, it was first burned with coal, which generated high-temperature heat and transferred it to water, which made the water boil, thereby generating steam, and the expansion of steam , start the bearing to rotate, thereby converting heat energy into mechanical energy, to drive this big guy to speed."

"Like waterwheels and windmills?"

"Yes!" Ma Liang said with a smile: "The principle is very simple, but the realization is not so simple."

Hu Zhenzhen is like a little girl listening to a story, with her chin in her hands, obsessively lying on the table, listening to Ma Liang's "science popularization", while imagining what he describes.

Not only her, but the maids around, including Hu Chunniang who came in temporarily, were fascinated by it.

The train was speeding under the night, and the outline of Jiangcheng could already be seen in the distance.

"My lady's understanding of human society is still at the stage when the first industrial revolution broke out. At the time you know, human beings are still ignorant of the world and science. Therefore, the low productivity is the first problem people have to solve. The most important thing is food and clothing, and ordinary people are bound to the land for most of their lives. The low mode of production determines all aspects of society, including the superstructure, which is different now.”

"The so-called granary knows the etiquette, and the food and clothing know the honor and disgrace. People don't have to worry about food and clothing, and naturally start to pay attention to other aspects."

Hu Zhenzhen just listened attentively. No matter what Ma Liang said, the little star was shining in her eyes. Hu Chunniang was different. She had been in contact with human society, knew more, and had a certain ability to think: "That's not right. , according to His Holiness, people nowadays should pay more attention to etiquette and courtesy, why..."

Ma Liang said with a smile: "This question is very complicated to say. The style and appearance of contemporary human civilization are more influenced by Western civilization."

"Yi people!?"

"Before the industrial revolution, our ancestors created an extraordinary and brilliant civilization. At the same time, the level of productivity was at the leading position in the world. For thousands of years, regardless of prosperity or decline, they have firmly stood at the top of civilization. But after the industrial revolution It's different..." Ma Liang knocked on the table, and slowly said: "The first industrial revolution broke out in the Western world. The appearance of the steam engine greatly improved the level of productivity, and the original small handicraft production method was eliminated. Yes, steam-driven machines are tireless and need no rest, and one machine can replace the labor and efficiency of hundreds of people!"

Speaking of this, Hu Zhenzhen looked at the carriage and the roof innocently, and Ma Liang laughed quickly: "What is used now is not a steam engine, but something better and more advanced."

"Fellow Daoist, please continue talking, you are very conscious!"

The train had entered the outskirts of Jiangcheng, and the hazy lights were rushing towards us. In order to relieve the tension of these foreigners who had just arrived in the noble land, Ma Liang could only continue to use this method to relieve: "The leap in productivity brings great survival efficiency. As the production increases, there will be two kinds of huge demands.”

"The first is the desire for raw materials, the second is the market.

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"Raw materials support this mode of production to continue, and the market determines the final wealth and value of the products produced. It is these two driving forces that drove the Western countries that first started the industrial revolution to explore the world."

"First, occupy the origin of raw materials, and second, sell their products!

"As a result, the first great wave of navigation in human history broke out, and it also brought a series of blood and crimes, and a new term was born-colonization!"

"colonial?"

"Western powers have begun the prelude to carve up the world, bringing not only swords and artillery, but also the popularization of ideas and values. Unfortunately, China has fallen behind at this time."

Hu Zhenzhen covered her mouth and nose in surprise, and asked, "So?"

"So, Huaxia has also become one of the targets of carve-up."

"This is really..."

Hu Zhenzhen was still conservative and scruples, but Hu Chunniang was more direct, saying: "It's really unworthy of the descendants in the next generation, and shames the ancestors!"

Ma Liang nodded with a wry smile, and said, "That's right, the future generations are unworthy, too complacent and arrogant, and this century of humiliating national destiny is the only reason."

"I understand, the law of etiquette withered because of the invasion of foreign races!?"

"Not only that, but because the productivity has jumped, the original ancient method is no longer suitable for the times, so naturally..."

"I see!" Hu Zhenzhen sighed regretfully.

"The current world structure is actually forged by the West, and the right to speak is still firmly occupied by them. Our culture and heritage are actually on the defensive. However, China has begun to revive. With the Eastern civilization I represent, It will inevitably return to its original position in history, and I am full of confidence in this."

"Then can the ancient rituals be revived?"

"I'm afraid it won't work... The times are developing. Doesn't each dynasty in China inherit and discard something? Now is the era of globalization. The past is gone, and it will never go back and there is no need to go back .”

"That... what a pity!"

"People always miss the things they lost in the past, and the empress seems to be not exempt."

"Fellow Daoist is joking, Zhenzhen is a foreign race!"

"In my opinion, Niangniang is more like a Chinese than most people, including me."

"Really!?", Hu Zhenzhen couldn't help touching her cheek.

At this time, the train finally pulled into the station.

The scale of Xincheng Railway Station is naturally far larger than that of Maple Leaf Town, and a different style blows over us.

Ma Liang stood up and said with a smile: "We've arrived, but this is still a new city. If you are interested, please settle down in a few days. I will take you to visit the old city. There is the style of today's human society!"

"This... this is here!?"

Hu Zhenzhen stood up at a loss, and looked out the window nervously.