Chapter 229 The Thirty-First Day of Entering a Rebirth Novel (Extra 2)

Chapter 229: The Thirty-First Day of Being Transported into a Rebirth Novel (Extra 2)

"History Forum" -- Hot Topic

Title: "Rational Discussion" Without Imperial Tutor An Yi, Could the Great Ming Dynasty's Tech Tree Have Progressed So Absurdly?

OP: Little Girl Who Loves History:

As the title says. I've been reading "The History of Great Ming Science and Technology" recently, and the more I read, the more I feel An Yi is a complete glitch! Before he appeared, civilization's progress was fairly normal; after he appeared, the whole Great Ming's style shifted to "I'm building infrastructure in ancient times." Can any big shot analyze where his advanced knowledge came from? Was it truly a divine gift?

1F: First!

Divine gift! He's a god!

2F: Ming fanboy here:

How could it be a divine gift! There are no gods in this world!

3F: Hopeless at science here:

Don't even mention it. As an arts student, seeing "Fundamentals of Great Ming Physics" and "Preliminary Exploration of Great Ming Chemistry" gives me a headache, but I have to admit the Imperial Tutor is truly awesome! The textbooks he wrote, it's said, haven't been significantly revised for centuries, only continuously refined and supplemented... How did he know?!

4F: Vowing to dig up the tombs of the Imperial Tutor and Marquis Huo:

Upstairs, recent archaeological discoveries show that before the Imperial Tutor, there might have been scattered natural philosophical thoughts close to the truth, but none had proposed a complete, systematic worldview and methodology like his. Currently, mainstream academic views still lean toward "divine gift" or "sudden enlightenment." After all, he was a divine figure who could control water out of thin air and make a living person disappear! (See "Ming History: Biography of the Imperial Tutor" and barbarian envoy records.)

5F: That's freakin' hilarious:

I think that "Ming History: Biography of the Imperial Tutor" is hilarious—controlling water out of thin air, making a person disappear! I was stunned when I read that—fantastical Ming history!

6F: Tech geek saves the world:

Same! Too funny. The Imperial Tutor should be a scientist; those physical and chemical changes were exaggerated by them!

7F: Alluring ★ Outstanding:

A serious answer: The Imperial Tutor once said this knowledge was all learned by him. There must have been predecessors who planted the trees, and he systematically organized it. (See "History of the Great Ming Dynasty" for details.)

8F: Don't need love bought with low self-esteem:

I saw that too, but I find it very strange—there are even some foreign names in it!

9F: Proudly surveying the heavens:

Yes, very strange! They sound like Western local names, awkward to read—probably dialects from there! At that time, those places weren't yet part of Great Ming's territory, and according to archaeology, they didn't even have paper—very primitive!

10F: Your fake innocence is just asking for it:

I suspect the Imperial Tutor is just bragging!

11F: Science popularizer:

You're off-topic! Let me seriously answer the OP's question. Without the Imperial Tutor, Great Ming's technology would absolutely not have exploded so early and so comprehensively!

1. Education system: The "Academy of Physics" he founded was the prototype of all later polytechnic institutes and universities! It broke down sectarian barriers, provided education for all regardless of background, and especially encouraged women's enrollment. Knowledge was no longer monopolized by a few—that was the most revolutionary!

2. Theoretical foundation: The "Study of Laws" (physics), "Study of Changes" (chemistry), "Study of Living Beings" (biology), "Study of Celestial Phenomena" (astronomy), and "Study of the Earth" (geography) directly laid a solid theoretical foundation for all applied technologies that followed. Without him, we might still be fumbling in "Yin-Yang and Five Elements" for centuries.

3. Seed effect: His early thirty-plus students later became founders in various fields. For example, masters of hydraulic engineering, several who entered the Directorate of Works and improved metallurgy and machinery, and others who advanced concepts of public health and disinfection... These first-generation students then trained countless second and third generations, forming a virtuous cycle.

12F: No longer me after this:

A timid question... Is the story of the Imperial Tutor and Huo Huai true? (Blush) "The Secret History of Marquis Huo" writes it so movingly!

13F: Official history buff here:

@No longer me after this, ahem, the official histories "Ming History" and "Family Biography of Marquis Huo" both clearly record that Huo Huai never married, always accompanied the Imperial Tutor, inseparable. After the Imperial Tutor's death (recorded as "ascension"), Huo Huai handed over the Imperial Tutor's mansion affairs and also passed away peacefully on the same day, praised as "following each other in life and death." The official characterization is "a model of soulmates through the ages," but... you know. (Smile)

14F: Listening to who sings love songs:

Back to the topic! It was precisely because the Imperial Tutor laid an incredible foundation of technology and talent for Great Ming that Emperor Wu and Empress Ran could create the Great Ming golden age!

Agriculture: Improved farming tools, introduced new crops, preliminary concept of fertilizers—multiplied grain yields several times, leading to a population explosion.

Industry: Water-powered forging hammers, improved looms, early steam engine prototypes—laid the foundation for early industrialization.

Military: Optimized gunpowder formulas, cannons, explosive shells, even early rockets! Drove back nomadic tribes in the north, pacified various tribes in the west, trade routes unimpeded.

Healthcare: Promoted disinfection, understanding of human anatomy, systematized herbal medicine—significantly increased life expectancy.

It can be said that even if he wasn't the deity recorded in history, he was no different from one!

15F: Geography nerd:

One more point: The Imperial Tutor's "Study of the Earth" and celestial observations directly spurred the early arrival of the Age of Exploration! During Emperor Wu's reign, large-scale fleets were dispatched on long voyages, bringing back countless new species and knowledge, truly initiating global trade.

16F: OP: Little Girl Who Loves History:

Wow! Thanks to all the big shots! It seems the Imperial Tutor wasn't just personally overpowered; more importantly, he established a system that could be passed down and developed! In that case, Emperor Wu and Empress Ran were also remarkable to fully trust and vigorously promote his system. If it had been a suspicious emperor, it might have been banned as "frivolous techniques."

17F: Wen-Yu (Emperor & Empress) CP fan:

Exactly! Our Wen-Yu CP is also a perfect match! Emperor Wu went from a simpleton prince to a great emperor, Empress Ran assisted her husband and set an example for the world, and they were a couple for life. Together with the Imperial Tutor and Marquis Huo, they are the two legendary CPs of the Great Ming Dynasty!

18F: "Killing Machine":

To summarize:

1. The Imperial Tutor was the key variable: His appearance was like installing a cheat code on a slowly evolving computer, directly inputting the core code.

2. The Emperor and Empress were the key executors: They transformed An Yi's theories into national strategies; their boldness and vision were great.

3. Result: The Great Ming Dynasty, relying on continuous progress in science, technology, and economy, enjoyed a long-lasting dynasty, cultural prosperity, and led the world in technology for nearly a thousand years. It was only in modern times that other global forces gradually caught up. Even so, we are still the strongest nation in the world! Our territory is larger than all others combined! Our culture is the most prosperous! Our technology is the most advanced!

So, answering the OP: Without the Imperial Tutor, Great Ming might still have been a powerful traditional dynasty, but it would never have become that legendary empire that lit up an absurd tech tree and touched the threshold of the Industrial Revolution ahead of time.

19F: Humanity's journey is the stars and the sea:

Sometimes looking at the starry sky, I wonder if the Imperial Tutor really came from the stars... Regardless, thank you, Imperial Tutor!

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