Chapter 2806
There are undoubtedly many reasons for the backwardness of the cultural and educational industry in the northern region, but one thing that cannot be ignored is the serious damage caused to the social order in the northern region by the turbulent situation in the past few decades.
Under the rule of the Ming Dynasty, wars and natural disasters lasted for many years in the northwest and northern China, causing a large number of people to be displaced. In many places, ten houses are empty, and people are starving everywhere. It is difficult for ordinary people to survive, and it is naturally difficult to carry out cultural and educational activities.
The situation in the Jiangnan region, which has not been directly affected by these natural and man-made disasters, is much better than in the north. During this period, the Jiangnan area also received a large number of scholars and scholars who fled south, and the cultural and educational industry became more prosperous as a result. From the number of applicants for the imperial examinations held by Haihan in the two places last year, we can intuitively see the huge gap between the north and the south in the field of culture and education.
Bai Letong is very optimistic that since the Northern Region can obtain substantial financial income through official mining operations, if more funds can be invested in the cultural and educational industry, the backwardness of the Northern Region in this field can be quickly improved. .
But Bai Kesi's words were like pouring cold water on his head, and he realized that changing the status quo might not be as simple as he thought before.
Baikes continued: "For the Northern Region, culture and education are just one of many industries that need to be developed, but their priority will not be ranked high. After all, investing resources in this field will not yield the same gains as mining and military expansion. Immediate returns ”
"Suppose according to your plan, the government will provide money and personnel to open several more primary schools and middle schools here in one go. But even if everything goes well, it may take three to five years, seven to eight years, or even more than ten years. Only then can we see the real results. The financial situation of the Northern Region has improved compared with previous years, but there are too many places where money is needed. I think it is unlikely that Chen Yixin will adopt your suggestions.”
After recognizing the reality, Bai Letong quickly got rid of his depression and asked Bai Kesi about today's inspection and upcoming itinerary.
Bai Kesi said: "From what I saw during my visit to the Fushan Copper Mine today, Chen Yixin is indeed very interested in mining and downstream related industries. He is not willing to let the northern region exist only as a mineral resource area, but hopes to turn the downstream industries into The entire industrial chain of smelting, processing and manufacturing is integrated to promote the industrialization of the northern region. ”
Bai Letong understood and said: "So he must win your support?"
Bai Kesi nodded without hesitation and said: "The Ministry of Industry has the technology and equipment he needs. If I support it, it can indeed speed up the implementation of this process. But I am a little worried that his plan may not be unanimously approved by the Executive Committee. .”
Bai Letong asked: "Vigorously developing industrialization, isn't this in line with the country's long-term development outline? Moreover, the Northern Region is said to have all kinds of mineral deposits. In terms of resources, the conditions may be better than Hainan Island. Executive Committee Why not? ”
Bai Kesi said: "It's because the basic conditions are so good and the resources are so abundant that it actually makes people fearful."
Bai Letong suddenly said: "Is the Executive Committee worried that after the development of industry in the Northern Region, it will gradually become uncontrolled?"
Bai Kesi nodded slightly and said: "On the way to the north, I also told you that Chen Yixin's loyalty is unquestionable, but here are the people he brought out from top to bottom. From now on, when power is transferred and generations change, the Northern Empire will No one dares to doubt whether Ou can continue to obey the orders of the executive committee after his wings are hardened.”
Bai Letong said: "But since the technology is in the hands of the Executive Committee and the Ministry of Industry, it shouldn't be difficult to form a clampdown on the Northern Region, right?"
Bai Kesi said: "Theoretically, this is true, but you have to know that the only place where the Executive Committee can block the Northern Region is in the technical field." Bai Letong was speechless for a moment. He was not interested in the power struggle in governing the country. I have no interest in it, and it is difficult to understand the fear that the older generation has towards the separation of the country. In Bai Letong's view, as long as the country is strong enough, everyone will naturally support it. Even if someone wants to split the country and set up his own business, he is unlikely to get much support.
On the other hand, if the national destiny declines, no matter how many ways are tried to consolidate the rule, it will still be difficult to recover. There have been too many examples of failure in history. Similar situations will occur in almost all dynasties at the end of the dynasty.
A son is better than a father. Looking at his expression, Bai Kesi had already guessed his general thoughts and asked with a smile: "Then what can you do to help the country avoid this risk?"
Bai Letong said: "Children have little talent and little learning, so they dare not talk nonsense."
Bai Kesi said: "Do you have an idea? Come and listen to it."
Bai Letong said: "Now that our country's national destiny is booming, we will take over the rule of the Ming Dynasty, and the development prospects of the northern region are also very good. If we restrict the development of the northern region at this time, wouldn't we be blocking our own neck? In my opinion In this view, instead of restricting it, we should vigorously support the development of industry in the northern region. If an industrial zone similar to Tiandu or Changhua can be developed here, it will definitely be more beneficial to the country to achieve balanced development between the north and the south. Disadvantages.”
Bai Kesi smiled and said: "Everything you said is right, but you still didn't mention the solution to the problem."
Bai Letong said: "The child thought that the only way to solve the problem his father mentioned was through the official system. Either try to change the officials in charge of the Northern Region, or simply raise Uncle Chen's status to a higher level and make him like Shi Like my uncle, I became a member of the executive committee.”
Bai Kesi nodded and said: "Exchanging big power for small power, right? It is also a solution."
Bai Letong said: "If he joins the Executive Committee and participates in running the world, then of course the Executive Committee can also directly participate in the affairs of the Northern Region. It should be an acceptable exchange condition for both parties. Since in the East China Sea Region If it is feasible, then I think it should be feasible here. Of course, the executive committee should have thought of the method I mentioned, but it may have not been implemented due to some reasons.”
Bai Kesi said: "In my opinion, the reason is actually very simple, that is, there is too little communication between the two sides and there is insufficient mutual trust. With Chen Yixin's achievements today, he should have entered the executive committee as a representative of the young officials. But because For various objective reasons, he has rarely had time to go back to the south to report on his work in recent years. His relationship with the Executive Committee is only maintained through official correspondence. Do you think this can gain the trust of the Executive Committee? "
"Is it that simple?" Bai Letong couldn't believe it after hearing this.
"It's that simple." Bai Kesi replied in the affirmative again: "But this knot must be untied, so I came to the north. To inspect the development here, and also to see if Chen Yixin is still the same as before. Just as reliable.”
Bai Letong said: "Uncle Chen has not returned to Sanya for more than ten years. The last time you came here was twenty years ago. You are evenly matched."
(End of chapter)