The crisis at the end of the Qing Dynasty greatly stimulated the Chinese intellectuals, and they also made many explorations on the road to saving the country and trying to survive. But Chen Ke himself did not have much feeling about the awakening of intellectuals in the late Qing Dynasty. From the perspective of historical materialism, the efforts of these people were indeed the basis for the emergence of the party later. But most of what they're trying to do is wrong.

If you want to save the country, you must know the strategy to save the country. History has proven one thing: if you want to save China, you must industrialize in China. It took 61 years for New China to achieve a historic increase in the total output value of industry and agriculture in 2010, and it completed what Grandpa Mao said back then, "catching up with Britain and surpassing the United States". The total amount of steel reached more than 600 million tons, which is more than the combined production of the world from second to tenth place. From 1949 to 1978, the People's Republic of China basically completed the establishment of its industrial system, forcibly building China from an agricultural country into a preliminary industrial country. Yes, the level of industrialization in China in 1978 was still relatively low, but nothing was achieved overnight. In 1978, China was holding a large blade of poor quality to compete with an opponent with a sharp weapon. But everyone had a weapon, and it was a world of difference from the bare-handed approach before 1949. Compared with the construction of the country, whether it is the Manchu Qing Dynasty, the Beiyang Dynasty, or the Chiang regime, they can all go to the ground in shame.

The basis for realizing industrialization is to build a new order that conforms to industrialization. No matter what those people shout, how various movements are "destroying Chinese culture". However, in Chen Ke's view, by 1978, various movements had completely smashed the institutional and ideological obstacles that hindered the development of industrialization, and after that, the process of China's industrialization no longer had any real enemies, and it developed vigorously.

Historically, Peking University produced many "public intellectuals" before the founding of New China, and as far as Chen Ke knows, these people did not play a significant role in promoting China's industrialization. On the contrary, there are many people in this group who hinder the development of industrialization. Chen Ke still hopes to save these people as much as possible through the lecture. In his imagination, if he can live to build New China in person, he does not have the slightest concept of preferential treatment for liberal arts students. There was no Internet in the era when Grandpa Mao was anti-rightist, and if there was an Internet at that time, it is estimated that the people would have hung all the rightists on the street lamp poles. Not to mention anything else, the "*" of the 21st century will never be spared.

With such an idea, Chen Ke's class became more straightforward. In front of the students of Beijing Normal University, Chen Ke talked about the development of productive forces, especially the development of industrialization. When it comes to the differences between the organizational model of modern industry and the current system of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, as well as the conflict between the two, Chen Ke does not shy away from it, but speaks bluntly.

Listen to Chen Ke talk about the modern industrial structure, the role of various industrial sectors, and how to build and develop these industrial sectors. There was silence in the hall of Beijing Normal University at first, then everyone began to whisper, and finally some people did not listen to the lecture at all, so they simply argued.

Chen Ke put down the chalk and looked at the classmates below without saying a word. The students who spoke quietly slowly quieted down, but the more they argued, the more excited they became. When they found that there was no sound around them, all eyes fell on them. After all, he is a student of Jingshi University, and this style is still there. Since they had already disrupted the class, they didn't feel embarrassed, and one of them simply stood up and spoke, "Mr. Chen, listen to what you told so wonderfully. It seems that it is easy to develop industry, can you give a simple example? ”

Thankfully, they don't bother with historical sources. Chen Ke felt a lot more relieved. For example, Chen Ke quickly remembered the honeycomb coal project. He nodded, and told everyone about the project.

The conditions for engaging in honeycomb coal in Beijing are still very mature. Anthracite coal is available in Beijing, and there is no shortage of honeycomb coal market, and machinery and equipment are not difficult. And this new product can effectively promote economic development and stimulate the development of many surrounding industries, which is a harmless project.

After explaining the project, Chen Ke asked, "What do you think of this project?" ”

The one who stood up to question Chen Ke was speechless. Chen Ke explained it very clearly, but after listening to it, he felt as if something key was missing. But he felt that he couldn't grasp the context. I want to say something, but I can't say it. Coupled with the fact that the eyes around him fell on him at this time, he felt even more wrong. This brother looked almost thirty years old, with a braid, although it was autumn and the auditorium was not hot, but this man's forehead was bright, as if he was sweating. Chen Ke didn't want to embarrass him, and waved his hand to sit down.

Chen Ke turned around, wrote on the blackboard the few elements he had just said, and drew a few lines on these elements, pointing to the blank space in the center of the elements, and Chen Ke wrote two big characters in the blank space, government.

"This project seems simple, but in fact the departments that need to be contacted are not simple. Mining, transportation, steel, these basic industrial sectors all need to be linked. It also involves urban land and the selection of municipal construction issues in the factory area. If it's a full-fledged industrialized government, these are pretty straightforward. If it is the current government, there is a problem of incomplete functions. ”

Chen Ke glanced at the students below again, and compared to the students of Fudan Public School in his memory, everyone's expressions were not very friendly. Chen Ke smiled: "I know. Those who can come to Beijing Normal University to study are all outstanding people for a while. If you find this project interesting, I welcome people with lofty ideals to work with me on this project. ”

The reaction of the students was not very enthusiastic, and they were about to let everyone rest for a while, but they saw the young man who asked the question yesterday stand up, "Mr. Chen, you have a lot of knowledge, I admire you very much." But why do I feel like you're always saying something? I don't know what Mr. Chan thinks about the government. After speaking, the student stared at Chen Ke with burning eyes, as if he wanted to see the answer from Chen Ke's face.

Hearing this blunt words, Chen Ke smiled, "I actually don't know what you guys think. If I have time these days, I will ask you for advice. But in my opinion, the purpose of the government should be to develop the productive forces, and in the process of developing the productive forces, we allow everyone to make a fortune. However, the purpose of both the Chinese government and the foreign government now is to make a fortune, and in order to make a fortune, they have to develop the productive forces. In my opinion, this is putting the cart before the horse. If China wants to surpass Europe and the United States, it must establish a government with the development of productive forces as the core, a government that is for the rich people, not for the rich officials and gentry. That's it. ”

Listening to Chen Ke's words, there was a commotion among the students. Chen Ke doesn't care so much. "Now let's take a fifteen-minute rest. Then continue the lecture. ”

"Rich people, not rich officials and rich gentry. Is this possible? Someone said in a mocking tone.

"That's true." There was a lack of confidence in this voice.

"Isn't this a rebellion?"

"The people are the foundation of the world. What kind of rebellion is this? Immediately, someone retorted.

"It is to rule the world with scholars. It's not about ruling the world with the people. ”

"One man rules the world, not one man serves the world."

The students were talking. Chen Ke didn't care so much, and walked straight out of the auditorium. The sky was blue, and the sun was a little warm on my face, but the temperature really dropped a lot. When the wind blows, it's still cold. The devil knows what path these students will ultimately choose. Chen Ke has not made a comparison before, how much difference there is between Confucianism's Datong thought and Marx's **. In other words, what is the difference between socialism and the Datong world. This might be a good subject to study. Just as he was thinking about it, he saw the young student who asked the question leaning over, "Mr. Chen." You just said you wanted to make that honeycomb coal, but it's true. ”

"Hmm. It's true. After finishing speaking, Chen Ke looked at the young man, "May I ask my brother's surname." Under the surname Su, Su Wuming. ”

Enlightenment? Why isn't it called Wukong?

Looking at Chen Ke's expression, Su Wuming smiled, "My father believes in Buddhism, so he gave such a name." ”

"Listen to the accent, Brother Su is from Shaanxi, right?"

"Xi'an people. What about Brother Chen? ”

"People from Zhengzhou, Henan."

"Brother Chen's statement about honeycomb coal is quite interesting, and I have a few friends. If Mr. Chen is really interested, I can help Mr. Chen contact him. ”

"That's for the best."

"Mr. Chen, listen to what you said about the government. It seems that the authority is very large. I don't know what this government should look like. ”

"The government I want. This Manchu Qing can't be compared. First of all, there is no longer private land in the world, and all land is owned by the state. The industrial system is also under government control, and countless large factories are state-owned. The examination system is at least a million times larger than the current imperial examination. All the people, whether they want to or not, must go to school and learn knowledge. They are also included in the imperial examination. In general, the imperial power is not lower than the county, and this practice is not in the new government. The government can control anyone in the village directly. ”

Listening to Chen Ke's eloquent conversation, Su Wuming's eyes widened. "Well, it's not a joke."

"If you can do it, trust me." Chen Ke said. When Grandpa Mao was alive, the party established an unprecedentedly powerful social management system. What Chen Ke said is a reality that has been realized.

"Then in this world, you don't have the surname Aixin Jueluo, right?" Su Wuming asked in a low voice.

Chen Ke looked at Su Wuming and did not have any malicious intent, but looked quite excited. The Jingshi University Hall is also equivalent to the Guozijian. Guozijian's students have such problems. The fate of the Manchus......

But Chen Ke couldn't make a public statement, he asked rhetorically: "What do you say?" ”

Su Wuming just laughed dryly, but stopped talking.

The following lesson went well and didn't. There are a lot of questions from the students. There is great interest in the new government proposed by Chen Ke. The students of Jingshi University are not easy to match, and the problems are quite tricky. The new government's departmental setup, functional design, what are the relationship between these designs and productivity? Everyone's thinking is quite clear. It seems that they are not uneducated about the New Deal.

Chen Ke is not afraid to ask questions, and he knows that these questions will not make a fool of himself. After all, he is also a traverser, and he is quite clear about the organization of the new state apparatus. But if you really explain these things clearly, I guess everyone knows that Chen Ke is a revolutionary party. Finally finished the lecture, Chen Ke hurriedly left the school, which is the place of right and wrong. Before dark, he finally got in the door.

The originally empty yard is now piled up with a lot of things. When Chen Ke left at noon, he left behind a list of items to buy. Now, vats, wooden blocks, coal blocks, red clay, and ropes and other utensils are piled up like a hill.

Seeing Chen Ke coming back, Chen Tianhua said, "Wen Qing is back. Except for the iron guy you mentioned, everything else was bought. The blacksmith said, "The thing you want, you can take it out tomorrow." ”

"Let's get started." Chen Ke changed into coarse cloth clothes, called Wu Xingchen, Pang Zi and a few other friends, and got busy.

A hole has been made under the vat in the place of the damper. Chen Tianhua and the others have asked the carpenter to batch a wooden stake into eight petals according to the drawings drawn by Chen Ke, but the appearance is not an ordinary equal division, but four pieces are large on the outside and small on the inside, and four pieces are small on the outside and large on the inside. After cutting off the core in the middle of the eight wooden blocks, they were reassembled into a circle, and an ordinary thick wooden stick was inserted in the middle, and the outside of the stake was tied with a rope.

Pang Zi was quite puzzled when he saw that he had to sawn a piece of wood so hard in the afternoon. Chen Ke didn't explain, so he first filled the vat with soil, filled it with a layer of soil, and then tamped the red soil with a wooden mallet. Everyone is young, and they are really alive and well. After the position of the soil was higher than the position of the tuyere on the side of the cylinder, Chen Ke put a few purchased iron chisels into the cylinder, adjusted it to a position of 90 degrees with the damper, and put the strange wooden stake tree in the cylinder, and continued to fill and ram the earth. Tamping the red soil, Chen Ke stood on the soil inside the vat and laboriously pulled out the thick wooden stick in the middle of the pile of strange things that were tied together. Next, because some of the eight pieces of wood on the outside are small on the outside and large on the inside, they can be easily pulled down, and when the wood is removed, the rope on the outside can be easily removed. In the middle of the red soil, an irregular cavity was formed.

Then Chen Ke and Chen Tianhua rounded the hole with a wooden stick, and then used an iron drill to dig through the hole in the damper, and when it was time to turn the lamp, a rough simple honeycomb coal stove was made.

Firewood burns inside the hearth, which is used to dry. Wait for the honeycomb coal to come out tomorrow, and you can use it.

Everyone filled the newly bought kettle with water and put it on the stove to boil, standing by the fire, the warm feeling, it was really good. Just then, I heard a knock on the door. It was Chen Tianhua who went to open the door, Chen Tianhua has learned Chinese pinyin well these days, and only heard him ask in Hunan Mandarin: "May I ask ......" and then there was no sound. Chen Ke felt strange, Fang turned his head, and heard someone outside the door asking, "Is Mr. Wenqing there?" But it was the voice of Steward He.

"I'm here." Chen Keying said.

"Mr. Wenqing, my lord invites you over." Steward He's voice was very respectful, very unusual.

"I'll go now."

There was a carriage parked in front of He Ruming's house, and Chen Ke didn't see it when he came back, so he should have just arrived. followed the housekeeper into the living room of He Mansion, He Ruming stood in the living room with his hands behind his back, and when he saw Chen Ke, he immediately greeted him, "Wen Qing is here." He Ruming said with a strange expression.

After Chen Ke greeted He Ruming, his eyes fell on another person in the living room. It was a soldier, with a long face, a braid, and a faint scar on his left cheekbone, which was more eye-catching. Even more striking is the blue military uniform worn by this person, a shirt with four pockets, breeches, and a military belt. Except for the nondescript thing on the hat that resembles a bead on the top, it is basically no different from modern military uniforms.

Couldn't it be this afternoon, what problems were caused by your own class? This was Chen Ke's first thought, and after thinking about it, the students in the school should not be so boring and would go to the whistleblower. So what did He Ruming do with an officer looking for him? turned his head to look at He Ruming again, and saw that his expression was mixed with anger, helplessness, and some anxiety. Without waiting for Chen Ke to ask, He Ruming said, "Wen Qing, do you have some new medicine with you?" ”

"A little bit." Chen Ke brought enough medicine for a hundred people, but he didn't dare to say it all.

"How many people can be cured?"

"I don't know how many people you want to treat?"

"Is there any medicine to cure ten people first?"

"Yes."

"That's great." He Ruming was obviously relieved, "I want to ask Wen Qing to see a few people." ”

"Lord He, my medicine is very toxic. When I was in Shanghai, I had to sign a note to treat someone, and if someone died, I couldn't be held responsible. ”

"I've read the newspapers and know a little bit about this. Wen Qing rest assured, there will also be a sign here. But it's important to heal. I also hope that Wen Qing will make a move. ”

Chen Ke glanced at He Ruming, it shouldn't be that this handsome old guy was sick. If someone in his family is sick, why should there be an officer in the living room?

"Don't know where to go to see a doctor?"

"Let me introduce, this is the second rank of the new army, Bu Shen Ling."

The official name of Beiyang is quite long, and Chen Ke didn't understand it, but it was the soldier, who heard He Ruming's introduction, he stood up neatly, touched the heel of his leather shoes, and saluted Chen Ke. "Watching the water in Xiabu."

Chen Ke hurriedly went up and shook hands with Officer Bu, "Under Chen Ke." ”

"Mr. Chen, I have a few patients here, please ask Mr. Chen to see a doctor." Bu Guanshui said very politely, he should know what kind of illness he was seeing, so he looked a little ashamed.

"Well said, well said. I'll go get my medicine right now. ”

After going back to get the medicine, Chen Ke told everyone that he was going out. I guess I came back very late, or I didn't come back at all. Let everyone rest early. However, Chen Ke didn't dare to let everyone send him out. Yesterday, I listened to the history told by Wu Xingchen and Pang Zi, this room and the Beiyang Army are mortal enemies, if you see Chen Ke and Beiyang officers mixed together, God knows what will happen.

Returning to He Mansion with the medicine, He Ruming and Bu Guanshui were already waiting in the courtyard. Chen Ke got into the carriage under the leadership of Bu Guanshui, the coachman urged the horses, and in the sound of sparkling wheels, the carriage disappeared into the night in He Ruming's sight.