Chapter 825 - 58: Time of Change, Pioneering Kyushu

The dedication required for any innovation is beyond what others can imagine.

This is destined to be a path filled with thorns.

Fortunately—

The Gu Clan is not afraid of setbacks, nor is it afraid of thorns.

Gu Yi immediately used the "Spirit Communication Jade" to reinforce Gu Qi’s determination to explore skills in this area.

As the saying goes, he cannot accomplish things by forcing growth.

But he is willing to pioneer for Kyushu!

——The First Industrial Revolution!

In the original history, this could be considered one of the most significant transformations in the entire world.

Before it, the whole world was one way.

After it, the whole world had transformed into another.

The harvest is also due to the fact that so much has changed already, Gu Yi doesn’t hold much airs.

Such matters beneficial to the entire Gu Clan, Kyushu, and even the world,

he naturally would be willing to take the risk to try!

Of course, this is not something that can be achieved overnight.

In fact, regarding the use of "steam power," the current Gu Academy is still exploring.

To put it simply, it’s only just beginning.

In the time of original history, it took so long to mature the use of "steam," let alone the current time.

Even though today’s thoughts of the world have greatly changed compared to original history,

these new ideas cannot replace skills.

To truly create a transformation in productivity, everything needs to be supplemented, and it requires generations of relentless pursuit.

However, Gu Yi is not anxious about this.

In his view,

as long as the people of Kyushu have taken this step, that’s enough!

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Time flies, years pass.

This is destined to be an era full of transformations.

——Just like those emerging dynasties in the original history, during the founding period, the whole world would experience a rapid outbreak period in a short time.

There are many factors involved, whether due to the hidden population situation at the end of the dynasty, or because of other reasons.

But this is all customary.

And now, the Great Song is no different.

Though the Great Song is not newly established, it has only just begun to unify the world.

This is a simple truth.

Before unifying the world, the mature trade system under the Gu Clan had already fully utilized the potential of the Great Song. At least in the short term, before surprising technological innovations, the Great Song could not grow stronger with its current territories.

But now the situation is wholly different.

Various territories can allow the current system of the Great Song to flourish, which also propels the continual rise of national power.

This is precisely the primary development direction of the current Great Song.

To drive the economy of the entire world from the original foundation of Great Song.

This is also a gradual process.

Surely, it’s not possible for everything to be smooth.

Various locally tailored systems and regulations need time to undergo continuous adjustment.

In the current slow communication of information, everything requires time.

It’s worth noting that Gu Yi has never ceased paying attention to Wanyan Aguda.

And Wanyan Aguda did not surprise Gu Yi either.

At least in the current era,

he has no reason for rebellion but rather cooperates with Gu Lin to push Jurchen tribes to integrate into Kyushu, including spreading the culture brought by the Gu Academy.

Moreover, he’s continuously improving himself,

constantly learning the culture of Kyushu.

Although the cultural influence of the Gu Academy had long reached the Northern Border, these tribal cultures are truly backward, and this counts as the best opportunity now.

The most crucial thing is—

He also perfectly utilizes the various systems of the current Great Song to strengthen various Jurchen tribes.

This is the effect brought by economic development.

Though the Jurchen tribes are poor, whether it’s their prey or specialties, they are favored by the wealthy in Jiangnan, especially the furs of those animals, which are priced at astronomical levels.

How could a person like Wanyan Aguda not see the opportunities within?

Regarding this, Gu Yi is not overly concerned.

Though this move seems risky,

it’s actually only influenced by the rigid impression of the original history.

If considered solely from the current development, this kind of action greatly accelerates the integration process of Jurchen tribes into Kyushu, which is certainly beneficial for the Great Song.

Why should he care too much?

Time swiftly passes by.

And the development of affairs proceeds just as Gu Yi imagined.

In Yuanxing’s thirteenth year,

along with continuous economic growth, one new city after another was born in Kyushu from various regions.

In the land of Northern Border—

Relying on the radiation from Beijing Daming Prefecture, a new city named "Guihua" sprang up at the edge of the Southern Desert Grassland.

This place is no longer simply a military outpost, but also serves as a trading market, government office, and the location of the Northern Border branch of the Gu Academy.

Here, furs and livestock from the Grassland meet and trade with tea, cloth, ironware, and porcelain from the Central Plains.

The Jurchen clans under Wanyan Aguda, along with other affiliated nomadic tribes, begin to settle here, engaging in semi-nomadic and semi-farming lifestyles or specializing in providing protection and guidance for traveling caravans.

The establishment of the academy branch systematically teaches agricultural, medical, and mathematical knowledge, subtly transforming the local way of life.