A City of Infinite Winners in One's Life

Li Wei has already come to the sky over Rome. I have to say that the marble buildings in Rome are indeed very spectacular, especially in Europe, which is mountainous, so many temple buildings are built on the mountains, and even the buildings in the whole city are neat and orderly. It is built on the mountain and looks full of layers. The beauty brought by this high and low level is different from the Chinese civilization.

Because of the difference in location, Huaxia's buildings all present a neat and uniform layout. Although the large buildings are very spectacular, the small and medium-sized buildings are relatively rigid and repetitive, but both sides have developed splendid buildings at this stage. Civilization, unfortunately, the Great Xia in the East has now completed a phased rise, and the Europa continent is still in the war of civilization and barbarism at this moment.The so-called civilization is the Romans around the Mediterranean Sea, and the so-called barbarians are the Gallic Hercules and the Germanic Berserkers. 01 The southern part of Rome is Egypt, and the far north also has the rising Vikings and English woad warriors. group.

It can be said that Europe is in chaos at the moment. Although the Roman Empire is far stronger than it was at the same time in history, its enemies are also very strong, just like the English and Vikings are more stupid, it is not the rise of this era, but In this chaotic world, these two ethnic groups have risen strongly, stirring up the entire Northern Europe. Although this era is not a rise, but the Slavs have a strong sense of existence. It can be said that Europe is much more chaotic than Asia.

"These are the Romans you mentioned, husband. They all wear white robes? Although they are beautiful, they always feel a little unlucky." Cai Yan stared down like a curious baby. Baiyun is invisible, so The people below will not find her either.This allows Cai Yan to observe the Romans with confidence and boldness. I have to say that this exotic culture is indeed quite attractive, and the climate of the Mediterranean is also pleasant, so the Romans usually wear simple and cool clothes unless it is winter. robe.

"It's not bad. In our opinion, white is an unlucky color, but for the West, which is different from our customs, white is a pure color and their daily color. You see, most of the buildings here are It has white walls and yellow roofs, and the marble buildings are all grayish white. White has penetrated into every aspect of this country." Li Wei laughed.

The noble colors of the Roman Empire are purple and red, purple is aristocratic color, red is warrior color, and Daxia is respected by black, Li Wei's imperial robe is black and red, Daxia and Rome have the same choice of warrior color. , are all red.But this is not surprising, because red is easily associated with the color of blood, so it is normal to be selected as the backup color of the army. The main color of the Roman soldier's armor is red. Although Daxia's military uniform is camouflage, the dress is Red light armor. During various festivals, soldiers of the army will wear light armor with red as the main color to show their bravery.

Li Wei and Cai Yan stopped at a place where the crowd gathered, lowered their height and looked at the lively crowd below.

"What are they doing?" Cai Yan asked curiously. In this unfamiliar place, everything is so unfamiliar and interesting to her. Although she can't go down to watch at close range, she is already Very satisfied.

"It should be a debate conference. Great sages in the West will express their opinions and opinions in public, and suggestions that are reasonable and beneficial to everyone will be adopted by the upper levels. It is very respectful. It is a pity that there are only a few people here who really have knowledge. The situation here is a bit similar to the former Han. Many people have no financial conditions to learn knowledge at all, and can only rely on the great sages. It is different from the large-scale popularization of education on our side.” Li Wei smiled.

Li Wei let go of the sound insulation, so that Cai Yan could hear the voice below, and Li Wei blessed Cai Yan with a spell similar to Doraemon's translation of konjac, so that she could understand the following debate, the fierce debate below The debate on the conscription system, whether it is better to professionalize the army as a whole, or to maintain the custom of all people being soldiers, the two sides have debated on this issue.

"If this situation was in the former Han Dynasty, it would be arrogantly discussing the state and government, and it would be arrested. I didn't expect the atmosphere here to be so open, and even these topics can be debated. However, compared with us, it is still too far. Now, Daxia has completed the popularization of education, the next generation will start, everyone will be wise, have their own independent thinking ability, everyone is like a dragon, it is not something that can be compared here." Cai Yan glanced at It can be seen that the question of 710 in the West is located.

"Yes, the environment here is somewhat similar to the former Han, knowledge is only in the hands of a few people, and most of the ordinary people are numb and ignorant. However, the situation here is slightly different from the former Han. If you want to learn knowledge, many great sages are They are willing to popularize, but most people are forced to make a living and do not have the time and financial resources to support their own studies. Most of the people who can study with Daxian are rich people, such as the sons of officials and wealthy owners, so they form a A vicious circle. People with knowledge will always be in high positions, but it is almost impossible for people without knowledge to change their lives. The consequences of such a generation will be terrible. The whole society will gradually become a stagnant pool. "Li Wei also did not save face for the Roman Empire, and directly punctured the abscess.

However, the luck of Rome is not known whether it is good or bad. Before these social problems broke out, they were destroyed, so that these problems were covered up by understatement.However, this is also due to the different national conditions. Every family has scriptures that are difficult to read. Even the system of Daxia is not perfect. It can only be said that it is relatively more advanced. There is no absolutely perfect thing in the world. .

chapter 688.

"If everyone in this country could think about it, it would be really scary, but now it seems that this country is nothing to worry about. How can a country that cannot even popularize education for all be qualified to be a rival to Daxia? ?" Cai Yan shook his head and sighed.

"This is already the tallest among the dwarfs. Other countries are even more unbearable. This is a limitation of the times. Not every country will be as lucky as Daxia." Li Wei smiled.

Cai Yan understood what "lucky" Li Wei was referring to, the education revolution.However, it is precisely because of the educational revolution that Daxia is now able to gather so many talents in a short period of time. From politics to economy to military and technology, the official school is simply a pool of talents, even if they are not able to enter. When it comes to official departments, those who have received formal education in official schools are not comparable to those of ordinary people in the past.It can be said that the people who come out of the official school are the backbone of the whole society.

Today's huge middle class is supported by these people who rely on knowledge to change their destiny. It is difficult for the traditional education system to adapt to the current new environment.Huaxia's old-style education system is the so-called academies, but the overall quality of the academies is uneven, and they are all implemented in small batches of elite education.But the strange thing is that most of the so-called elite education taught are worms who are fascinated by fame and fortune.

Many of the students taught by traditional academies are strong mouths. With this time, it is better to study physical chemistry directly. If you learn mathematics, physics and chemistry well, at least work is not a problem.If you study liberal arts, you can also study sociology and economics. After that, whether you are taking the civil service exam or going to the sea to do business yourself, it will be useful. Moreover, this large-scale popularization of knowledge is also the best way to improve your overall quality.The education model of traditional academies is firstly inefficient. Although the small class system can take care of every student, it also limits its scale. After all, a gentleman’s energy is also limited, and if there are too many students, there will be chaos.Another problem is that there are cognitive differences and knowledge barriers between academies and academies. There is no unified answer for many things, so the students taught are mixed with dragons and snakes. The correct answer that has been verified, the knowledge that has been ahead of this era for thousands of years, is simply not something that people of this era can find wrong.When Li Wei came, he came with a huge "library", and naturally he wanted to maximize all his advantages.

"Is the Roman Empire already the most powerful empire in Europe?" Cai Yan sighed: "Although their knowledge penetration rate is not high, it can be seen that their thirst for knowledge is strong. It's the reason that makes them the masters of the region, the desire for the future. If you master knowledge, you master power."

Cai Yan also deeply felt the power of knowledge. A primitive nation would worship the power of the body, but with the continuous improvement of the knowledge system and the continuous change of technology, the importance of knowledge has become more and more prominent.Just like the various technologies developed by Daxia now require a lot of knowledge accumulation to complete, and the Huns who only know horseback archery, because of the limitations of external conditions and the limitations of their own thinking, unless they are changed by external forces, Otherwise, it will be difficult to point out your own technology tree.

Such a nation, no matter how strong it is, is only strong for a while, and cannot last for a long time. Only civilizations like Daxia or Rome that have mastered various high-end core technologies can go further.The fleet of the Romans can beat the Vikings of the pirate nation by the advantage of the warships. The leading warships of the Vikings are not the opponents of the large speedboats of the Romans at all. This is the crushing of technology. (However, the Vikings are still playing in the mud in this era, don’t care about this problem with the hodgepodge of Wushuang world)

"Strictly speaking, there is another powerful country in Europe, that is Egypt. Although Egypt should be divided into African countries geographically, but in terms of cultural circle, it is closer to Europe, and Egypt is also a very powerful country. Although the country is not as good as Rome, it is not too bad. Now the situation in Europe can be described as one superpower. The rule of Rome is flourishing, but the external threats are also terrifying. In contrast, we in Asia have been unified. We have all the resources around us and embarked on the road of external development. We are undoubtedly lucky, and those who have seen the world map (castrated version) know this truth.”

Li Weixin said that foreign development is beneficial to everyone. Although farmers will no longer have no land to cultivate because of the state of the land, a new problem has arisen. The popularization of education is too ruthless. Among the younger generation, already Not many people want to be farmers again, which is a bit embarrassing.

Therefore, the public is more concerned about commercial returns in the development of foreign countries. The country is concerned about various mineral and petroleum resources, but the demand for cultivated land is not so great, which really makes Li Wei speechless.Now the food in Daxia can still hold up, it is also because of the great development of agricultural technology and the application of fertilizers, (Li Nuohao), the yield per mu of food has been improved, and there will be fewer and fewer people farming in the future. There will even be exclusive farmers hired by the state to produce food.On the contrary, farmers will become a special kind of high-welfare civil servants, which is a situation that makes people laugh and cry after the popularization of education.

"'. Egypt, I have seen this country on the map, an ancient civilization." Cai Yan nodded, she had also seen Li Wei's top-secret map, which was more precise and accurate than conventional globes Maps are things that only Li Wei can see, and it was because of official business that Cai Yan came into contact with these things.However, the popularization of education in Egypt is worse than that in Rome. It is still the tallest among the dwarfs. Egypt is still in the age of serfs, but it has an advantage over the surrounding areas in some technologies. .

chapter 689. a little insight

While Li Wei and Cai Yan were chatting, a fight broke out below, and it was the two great sages who were arguing, and the officials on the side were pulling the two old men. If the fight was good or bad, it would be The loss of the Roman Empire.However, this debate also brought some inconspicuous issues to the table, and the officials wearing the formal robes were also shocked by the loopholes picked out by the two old men and sweated coldly. make improvements.

"As soon as you talk, you start to move. Is this a local feature here?" Cai Yan curiously looked at the ripping force below, two old men with white beard and hair, you grab my beard and I grab your hair. , no matter how you look at it, it's too weird.

"Probably..." Li Wei thought of the future in Europe and the United States, where fights can be fought in the parliament, which is probably a tradition inherited from this era.

After watching the liveliness, the two drove around Europe on the cloud head for a general tour, briefly looked at the scenery here, and the most important thing was to go to Egypt for a walk, just as the reigning pharaoh was preparing the pyramid for himself , Li Wei and Cai Yan watched the black slaves transport the boulders with primitive tools such as ropes and wooden sticks, and the boulders gradually formed the prototype of the pyramid.Although it is spectacular, it is cruel and meaningless. Qin and Han Dynasty built the Great Wall and killed many people, but it was to guard against the grassland peoples in the north, and the pyramid was simply to satisfy the pharaohs in the afterlife world. "Shadow House" built for status.

The Great Wall is a functional defensive building, and the pyramid is a large decoration. Li Wei and Cai Yan both shook their heads for such a shady house.After Li Wei thought about it, the decline of Egypt was inseparable from some strange traditions. With the same technology and money, Rome focused these resources on the military, so the huge Roman Empire appeared.Li Wei's Daxia is also the main point of military and people's livelihood technology, so a powerful empire has risen rapidly, and Egypt... This is the rhythm of "wondering by spectacle", but the real world is not like a series of games of civilization, and The so-called diplomatic victory and spectacle victory, the main point of technology is the king, and these useless pretentious things are dead.

No wonder Egypt was annexed by Rome, and it was not until the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the fifth century AD that it became independent.The history of this world is very chaotic, and people from all eras have come together. Li Wei initially thought that it was just the land of China, but considering that the benchmark of this world is a certain "Dark Rong" who likes to mess around, "Killing" What will happen in the world of "Matt Wushuang", Li Wei is ready, and now it is just the beginning of a mess.For example, Egypt is supposed to be a part of Rome, but Egypt is still independent, and it is hostile to the Roman Empire. Livy no longer hopes for the poor memory in his mind. Come on, let's simmer.

After a general tour of the whole of Europe, Cai Yan was already an eye-opener.

"I finally understand why you are so obsessed with wanting to conquer Europe. This is indeed a good place and it is very suitable as a dumping ground for our products. We have absolute technological and cultural advantages. This kind of export capability is only available to us. To assimilate others, no one else will assimilate us. Maybe after a few hundred years, there will be only a few countries left in the whole world, Daxia and other remote and backward countries that are too lazy to conquer, while Rome and Egypt have become Daxia It's like a part of the main ethnic group." Cai Yan sighed.

"Hopefully, for civilizations like Rome and Egypt with their own unique traditional cultures, it is difficult to conquer them by non-violent means. We can only try, and even if we can successfully assimilate, it will take a lot of time. It is not something that can be done by one or two generations, and this long task can only be accomplished by our children and grandchildren.”

Li Wei rode Baiyun and started to return to the voyage. Taking into account the time difference for Cai Yan, they had been out for a day. If they didn't go back, others would be worried.This short trip allowed Cai Yan to see the end of the expedition, and also dispelled the confusion in his heart. When the goal is in front of him, he will no longer think about whether the goal can be achieved or not. Now he only needs to work hard step by step. That's alright, now Daxia is a high-speed machine. As long as you set a goal and someone guides you, this machine is willing to go anywhere.

Back in Daxia, looking at the familiar scenery, Cai Yan had an indescribable sense of strangeness, like a wanderer returning home from a long trip.Back at the palace, Li Wei and Cai Yan tacitly did not say anything about this trip, but worked overtime honestly.This short but absurd trip was an exotic adventure for Cai Yan, but it also made her more motivated.

But now, Sun Shangxiang was lying on Cai Yan's desk, her hands propped up on her chin, her cheeks were slightly bulging because of her palms, and her mouth was W-shaped.

"Hey, Sister Yan, where did you and your husband go to play, why can't you tell me?" Sun Shangxiang herself is a curious baby who can't sit still. As soon as she heard that Li Wei and Cai Yan came back, she ran over immediately. .

For the clingy Sun Shangxiang, Cai Yan has no good solution. He can't stand Sun Shangxiang's soft and hard bubbles. Don't open your mouth in front of other people.However, Cai Yan diverted the firepower, and Li Wei had some headaches. With Sun Shangxiang, a lingering goblin by his side, Li Wei couldn't concentrate on his work at all, so his overtime plan was delayed again by external forces. .

Chapter 690. Colonization of the South Seas

Two months passed in a flash, and Daxia ran faster and faster on the fast track of development. The official fleet had begun to colonize the Nanyang region. The Nanyang Islands have a pleasant climate, fertile land, and rich production. Various fruits, as well as rubber trees of industrial importance.It’s not that rubber trees can’t be planted in Daxia, but because of the climate, the quantity and quality cannot keep up with the Nanyang Islands.

The fleet took Hainan Island as a springboard, and under the protection of the navy, began to colonize the Nanyang Islands.The first colonists were young, able-bodied men, all armed.This is all for safety. Although the Marine Corps has combed the main islands of the Nanyang Zhudao, all the uncivilized natives have been scalped like Indians, but there may be fish that slip through the net. be careful and live long.There are many things that can be done in two months. At the speed of steam turbine ships, it is enough to make waves in the South China Sea.

In order to develop the South China Sea, it is natural to eliminate the pirates and natives entrenched in the South China Sea. However, the navy of Daxia did not encounter any strong resistance. Because of the difference in technology, most civilizations in this era still lack ocean navigation. Therefore, all the ships at sea are Daxia's own ships.And facing the natives who are familiar with the terrain, Daxia's marines are not afraid. After using a series of black technologies, such as nerve gas, the number of natives has been compressed to the extreme.

The number of the first batch of colonists was only [-], but each of them had been baptized with spiritual energy and developed wisdom. Coupled with the accelerated teaching of literacy classes, although it was difficult to perform those very complicated tasks, ordinary Work is as easy as a game for these people.Under the leadership of a small number of elite scholars, Daxia began to build cities and fortresses on the main islands of the Nanyang Zhudao, as well as important naval bases.

The island chain of the Nanyang Islands can be said to be a natural safe haven, and it is also an important hub for blocking the Eurasian route. Once it gets stuck here, it can be said that the neck of the trade route is completely pinched by Da Xia. Daxia has the power to make rules.Due to the disadvantage of population, it is still relatively difficult for Daxia to colonize on a large scale. Moreover, Daxia now has a strong internal digestion capacity, and the demand for overseas land is not large, and the people's desire for new land is not high. , it's all official doing things~.

For example, in this Nanyang colonization, Daxia still "coaxed" [-] people to come here by relying on various high welfare. The most important thing is that the people who come here are all here to serve as masters.Although life in Daxia is also very good, there will always be a group of adventurous young people who want to take a look at the outside world, and Li Wei gave them such an opportunity.Those who come to Nanyang for development will be protected by the navy, and the laborers captured from Tianzhu will be allocated a limit of two per person.

The solution to the problem of insufficient population is quite cruel in many cases. It is impossible for Li Wei to treat his own people badly, so he can only work hard for the "third brother".The "third brother" of this era is still in the state before it was "dyed" by the European race. It belongs to the dark race. Naturally, it does not conform to the aesthetics of the Daxia people. It can only be used as a laborer.At this time, Tianzhu was the time when the Hindu family was dominant and Buddhism was struggling to support it.

These laborers were all captured by the Daxia Navy from the mainland of Tianzhu. Because it is impossible for Daxia people to do things like cutting rubber, a certain amount of coolie is still necessary.The colonists of Daxia still have more important things to do, that is, to engage in great development, reclaim land to establish a forward base belonging to Daxia, and turn the entire Nanyang into Daxia's "since ancient times".At this time, it is still too early to kill the Americas, and the population and traffic are not up to standard, so first practice in Nanyang, occupy the land that is easy to occupy first, and eat the other land slowly later, anyway, this era has the ability to compete with Daxia for colonies. The country does not exist at all, and Li Wei is now determined to deploy military force around the world and spread the blood of China to the world.