Regardless of whether the officials of the Ming Empire supported or opposed the reform of the official system implemented by the Emperor of Guangzhao, no one could stop the implementation of this system reform.
The cabinet of the empire had been established, and the ministers of the cabinet began to carry out their duties.
The various provincial governors and deputy governors were also appointed.
Officials who supported the reform of the official system and had good personal integrity would be given priority. As for the other officials, they were not so lucky. They might even be demoted or stripped of their official positions.
By the time it was 12th year of Guangchang, which was 1886 AD, almost all the officials had accepted this reality.
As for the citizens of the empire, they did not have much of a reaction. In any case, they belonged to the ruling class. Many of the suffering commoners were already numb to it.
But soon, the Emperor of Guang Dong would save them. Their good days were coming soon.
Another major change was the reform of the imperial examination system. The imperial examination system of the Ming Empire would no longer refer to the previous imperial examination system. It would be divided into the national examination and the provincial examination, just like in the future.
The national examination was a recruitment for positions under the Cabinet, the Supreme Court, and the Ministry of Supervision. The provincial examination was the recruitment of positions under the various yamens in the provinces. Moreover, there would no longer be a situation where he would reach the heavens in one step.
All the students who participated in the harsh recruitment would become officials without any rank. After becoming an official, those with good abilities would be promoted step by step and have the opportunity to hold high positions. Those who had no ability and bad luck would naturally never have the chance in their lives.
But even so, even if he became an official, he would at least have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of his life.
This made many students very dissatisfied. Didn't they study hard in order to amaze the world? How much time would it take for them to become officials without grades and then climb up step by step!
However, more students chose to accept it. After all, this was undoubtedly an opportunity!
It was the 12th year of Guangyao, the end of February. It was already the Lantern Festival.
The Emperor of Guang Dong gathered the ministers of the cabinet and began to make plans for the development of the Ming Empire.
"Dear ministers, all countries in the world are now vigorously developing their industries. All the world powers in the world were industrial powers. And although my Ming Dynasty has already begun the westernization. However, in terms of industry, it was still almost blank. "Therefore, my Ming Dynasty will vigorously develop the industry! They would strive to surpass the western countries in terms of industry. In this way, Da Ming could truly become one of the world's strongest countries and would not be bullied and invaded by the western powers!”said the emperor of Guang Dong.
The ministers nodded. Most of these ministers were Han Chinese, and most of them belonged to the Westernization Faction.
They were very satisfied with the emperor's decision.
"The current Great Ming still has a huge gap compared to the western countries. " Take the simplest steel production as an example. The gap between us and the western world is very large. Among the great western countries, the most powerful empire, the Sun Never Sets Empire, produced 7.5 million tons of pig iron last year. The German Empire produced 3.2 million tons, the Gaul Empire produced 1.6 million tons, the Russian Empire produced more than 500,000 tons, and the Lighthouse Nation on the other side of the ocean produced 4.1 million tons. And how much is our Big Ming? Even the East Asian Empire was ahead in this aspect.
It was the same for raw steel. Last year, the raw steel output of the Sun Never Sets Empire reached two million tons, while the German Empire produced 1.2 million tons. Gaul had 500,000 tons, while Russia had 200,000 tons. On the other side of the ocean, the lighthouse country had 1.7 million tons. How much was the Ming Empire? At the same time, I'm afraid that even the East Asian Empire is stronger than us!
After learning about these data, wouldn't everyone feel ashamed?
You have to know that we are a country with vast territory and abundant resources! However, in these aspects, we are far behind the western countries. Even a small country like the East Asian Empire could surpass the Empire in this aspect.
Shouldn't we think about it?
Without steel, it would be impossible to manufacture cannons, guns, and warships, and it would be impossible to build a powerful army.
Once the military strength is weak, everyone must be very clear about the consequences!”
The Emperor of Guang Dong was very determined.
The ministers also looked ashamed.
The current Ming Empire was definitely considered a weak country in the world. Especially in terms of industry, the weak country caused the Ming Empire to fall behind the western countries.
"Emperor, Great Ming must develop the industry! Otherwise, Da Ming would not have a future!”Industry Minister Zhang Zhidong said.
"Yes, the Ming Empire must develop its industry. This would be the next focus of the Ming Empire's development!”
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