Chapter 195 The ancients understood the secret of Er Dezi’s rise.

Canopy.

【Compared with the great powers such as Britain, France, Russia and the United States, Germany is a latecomer. 】

【But belatedly, Germany was born. 】

【It will shock the whole world! 】

[Germany is in terms of major indicators, such as total population, steel production, coal production, gross national product, railway mileage, and many other indicators that can represent hard power. ]

[They are far superior to the old power France. ]

[In terms of overall national strength in Europe, it is second only to Britain, which has dominated the world for a century. ]

[Germany, from being on the brink of national extinction, has become a powerful country that attracts worldwide attention.]

[Why did Germany rise so quickly and so thoroughly after its unification? ]

[One of the most basic factors. ]

【Germany attaches great importance to the basic quality education of its citizens.】

【Universal education has cultivated a large number of outstanding talents for the country, which serves as the foundation for Germany's revitalization. 】

[Marshal Moltke, who commanded the army to defeat France and captured Napoleon III, once said: Prussia's victory was decided on the primary school teacher's podium.]

……

[In 1820, German elementary school children could already understand what the Great Wall looked like thousands of miles away.]

【You can learn about the different environments and races in the five continents. 】

【I learned a lot of basic natural knowledge. 】

【Students only need to pay a small amount of goods as tuition to go to school. 】

【Almost free.】

【On the contrary, if you don’t go to school, you will be fined. 】

[Prussian King William III once said: It is precisely because the country is poor that we must continue to vigorously promote education. ]

[He had never heard of any country becoming poor or declining because of education.]

……

《Bullet screen: No matter how poor you are, you can’t be poor in education! 》

"Germany's industrial base is really good!"

"A country that arrived late, younger than the United States, but developing at a speed no less than that of the United States at that time."

"In divided Germany, primary education was two centuries ahead of Britain."

"Education in Britain and France is elite, how can poor children afford to go to school?"

"It's completely different in Prussia. If you don't go to school, you will be fined!"

"Prussia's education was extremely successful, which was the foundation for his rapid rise."

"Only with universal education can the country achieve rapid industrialization."

"This shows how important literacy is to Victorian games."

……

When the ancient people saw this, they were also completely shocked.

Know that education is important.

But I didn’t expect that education is so important?

Tang Dynasty.

Li Shimin was keenly aware of this.

The education in later generations is different from the education in the current Tang Dynasty.

The Tang Dynasty naturally also attached great importance to education.

We also attach importance to cultivating talents.

But this kind of emphasis and cultivation is for those who have the financial means to receive education after they have obtained basic education.

Going further, open up a channel for them to rise.

Let them contribute to the country and become talents of the Tang Dynasty.

But later Prussia was completely different.

They are Edu!
Everyone can get basic educational opportunities!
Among such a huge educated population, the probability of top talents emerging is naturally much greater.

Educated workers are more efficient at work.

Educated soldiers can also fight better.

"It seems that if the Tang Dynasty wants to reach a new, unprecedented height based on its current strength."

“The breakthrough lies in education!”

Li Shimin was firm and resolute!
As for letting the people know too much, would it affect the rule of the Tang Dynasty?

Li Shimin also showed a hesitant expression.

However, after hesitating for a moment, Li Shimin nodded firmly and said:
“Perhaps they could not master the less outstanding emperors of the Tang Dynasty in the future.”

"But at least I have the confidence to control it."

So Li Shimin wrote a draft on paper and roughly calculated how much national budget would be needed to implement universal education in the Tang Dynasty.

And the sky continues to tell the story.

【In Prussia, going to school and serving in the military were equally important.】

[On the eve of German reunification, the school enrollment rate for school-age children exceeded 97 percent.]

[The modern university system is also being rolled out across the country.]

[The Prussian and German governments also provide various preferential policies for universities]

【The school education not only taught them knowledge, but also taught them national enthusiasm and sense of national honor. 】

……

At this moment, a burst of passionate music sounded at the right time.

At the same time, various equipment of the Second Industrial Revolution are constantly played.

Generators, internal combustion engines, trains, ships, lathes, etc.

【Germany's industrialization process lagged behind that of Britain.】

【However, they have cultivated a large number of high-quality talents for the country through universal education. 】

【In the 19th century, Germany led the Second Industrial Revolution and stood at the forefront of world development. 】

[Many important inventions in the electrical age were born in Germany.]

[For example, the world's first DC generator. ]

【The world's first car. 】

[The world's first diesel generator, etc. etc.]

[From 1851 to 1900, Germany produced 202 major scientific and technological innovations and inventions in the world.]

[It exceeds the total of Britain and France, ranking second in the world. ]

【From unification in 1871 to the more than years before World War I. 】

【Germany's economy has achieved leapfrog development.】

[The output of coal and steel ranked first in Europe, and the output of chemical products ranked first in the world. ]

[In 1910, Germany's total industrial output had surpassed that of all European countries.]

[It can be said that by relying on science and education to develop the country, Germany has found a way for latecomers to catch up with advanced countries. ]

……

Early Han Dynasty.

Liu Bang saw this.

It's exciting to watch! The current Han Dynasty has gone through hundreds of years of war during the Warring States Period.

After the tyranny of the Qin Dynasty.

After the turbulent times at the end of the Qin Dynasty.

Plus there was the threat from the Huns in the north.

Liu Bang was very clear about how devastated the country was.

Liu Bang knew that the Han Dynasty needed development.

It will take decades to recover and reach new heights.

And Germany on the sky.

It took just a few decades to develop from near extinction to become the number one power in Europe!

This is what Liu Bang wanted to see.

Liu Bang hoped that within the next few decades of his generation, his next generation, and even the next generation.

Develop the Han Dynasty to an unprecedented level of prosperity and strength!
To prepare for the further expansion of the Han Dynasty.

Defeat the Huns and avenge the humiliation of the Han Dynasty!

And in the Three Kingdoms.

Zhuge Liang also suddenly realized.

"When the late emperor was still alive, he often said that people are the most important thing."

"I used to think that putting people first means that as long as we treat the people well, relying on the people and relying on their support, we can become a strong country."

“But now, looking at the way Germany rose in later times.”

"I see that they attach importance to the basic education of the people and cultivate high-quality talents."

“I seem to understand… the deeper meaning of putting people first.”

"Emperor, even after so many years, is your spiritual wealth still inspiring me?"

tomorrow.

Zhu Qizhen listened to the exciting music on the sky.

Watching Germany's rise, it gained an unrivaled position in Europe.

I couldn't help but feel longing for it.

"That's great! After its rise, Germany will definitely be the hegemon in Europe!"

"No wonder they were so strong in World War II."

"By the way, did Germany participate in the First World War? I think it did."

“And how is Germany doing?”

"But anyway, I want to be the German emperor and have such a powerful national strength."

"I will definitely take revenge on the powerful countries around us."

"Expand the territory!"

And the ancients thought they already knew why Germany rose.

Tianmu also began to tell the last part of the story.

[Germany's rise is very attractive. Many developing countries envy it and hope to learn from it.]

【But many countries often overlook one point when learning from Germany. 】

【That is, under Bismarck's efforts. 】

【After the reunification of Germany, there was decades of relative peace. 】

[Bismarck's diplomatic efforts created a valuable window of peaceful development for this country that was feared and contained by many European powers.]

[Although Bismarck is known as the Iron Chancellor. 】

[And he has always believed that Germany must have a strong army. ]

[But Bismarck never agreed to use the powerful German army for territorial expansion. ]

【Bismarck hoped that Germany would become a powerful country in central Europe. 】

[But at the same time, Germany must also do its best to ensure peace in Europe and avoid the turmoil and disputes of the Napoleonic era.]

Warring States Period.

When Wu Qi saw this, he couldn't help but nodded in appreciation.

"Bismarck is indeed admirable, and he thinks the same way as I do."

"I also believe that a country must have a strong military and must gain its own living space."

"But war has never been my first choice."

"Although I have known from the sky that future generations will call me the second sage of military strategy."

"But I still firmly believe that war is extremely dangerous and should never be started lightly."

"The Germany that Bismarck managed already had the strongest industrial power in Europe at that time."

"And was able to defeat a French army of half a million and capture the French emperor."

"It proves that their military strength is also among the best in Europe."

"But Bismarck was able to remain calm and restrain his expansion despite his great power, which is rare."

……

Canopy.

[What Bismarck tried to ensure was a balance among European countries.]

[But this German navigator gradually grew old, and in 1890 Bismarck was forced to resign.]

[German Emperor Wilhelm II takes full control of the German Empire.]

【This is also a turning point in Germany’s national strategy. 】

[A united and powerful Germany, a Germany that has always worried the European powers, has begun to gradually exude a dangerous atmosphere. ]

[After William II came to power, Germany inherited the Prussian tradition of militarism.]

[Plus Germany's strong industrial strength. ]

【It allowed Germany to develop into an aggressive empire. 】

【In 1913, Germany successfully surpassed Britain, which had dominated the world for more than a century. 】

【Second only to the United States in the world. 】

[And at this time, the German tanks are about to start! ]

【After the ups and downs of World War I and World War II. 】

[Germany has experienced both highs and lows. ]

[After World War II, Germany also achieved the miracle of economic take-off for the second time. ]

[And these two miracles of economic takeoff have one thing in common. 】

【That is, there is a peaceful external environment. 】

[After World War II, Germany quickly emerged from the trauma of World War II and developed into the third largest economy after the United States and Japan. ]

[Although it later fell to the fourth level. ]

【But this year, it has returned to the third place in the world. 】

【And where is Germany? And the process of German unification and rise. 】

[It also wrote an unforgettable history for many countries that have risen and are rising. ]

The end of the sky.

Ends with a close-up of the Peace Statue at the Brandenburg Gate.

(End of this chapter)