Chapter 479 (2/2)
The vast majority of people on earth did not have the ability to transform science into productivity, but they could still enjoy the convenience of science without obstacles. What was the key?
Sui Xiong frowned and thought about it hard.
On earth, when technology first appeared, it was also used as a tool for enjoyment by a few millionaires and nobles, wasn’t it? I remember that there is an idiom in China to describe this… I don’t know about what people do in Europe, but we are all humans that have two eyes and one mouth, two arms, and two legs. There shouldn’t be much of a difference. Then, when did science and technology begin to be used by the public in large quantities?
At this moment, Sui Xiong regretted that he had not studied history well.
If he had been a master of history, he could have solved this kind of problem easily. Then no matter if it were science and technology or governmental affairs, it would have been a piece of cake for him!
Alas! Why was he an artist student? What was the use of art at this moment? Even on earth, the Renaissance was supported by businessmen!
Wait! The Renaissance?! Businessmen?!
Sui Xiong suddenly had an idea in his mind, and this sudden inspiration made him thank himself for not skipping class to play games when he was studying art history.
I remember! The key to the popularization of science and technology is also businessmen or the capital! When we were in class, we were taught that the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution were the results of the development of a capitalist society to a certain extent and the destruction of the old feudal system! God! I have to thank Professor Cheng, who looks a bit like a famous movie star. He always liked to talk about something else when he talked about art history. At that time, I only thought his words were interesting. When I recall what he said now, it was actually the crystallization of the painstaking efforts of scholars of all dynasties! Unfortunately, the professor didn’t talk about how to make a blast furnace.
He couldn’t help but laugh quietly, and he had a plan in mind.
“I really need your help this time, Manissy,” Sui Xiong said. “You have the most businessmen in your followers, and we all know that businessmen always pursue profits. As long as we can let them find some new profit points, coupled with the promotion of your church, I think it is hopeful to make the magic work well.”
Manissy looked at him in confusion. “I know that businessmen always pursue profits, but why do you think businessmen can shoulder such a heavy responsibility? They have always made a living depending on the aristocrats. Even if they become rich and powerful, they will only choose to become new aristocrats.”
She sighed while saying that. “In the Commonwealth of Gold Coins, wealth symbolizes the social status. But the millionaires still spend a lot of money and time to seek the chance to become aristocrats. Having wealth alone is not enough for them.”
“That’s because becoming an aristocrat can always bring them privileges. No matter how rich a businessman is, wealth can’t bring him enough power,” Sui Xiong laughed and said. “This problem can be solved gradually. What we need to do now is to create magic that can not only improve people’s lives but also bring enough profits to businessmen.”
He turned to look at everyone. “The threshold of this kind of magic should not be too high, otherwise it will be meaningless. The cost should not be too high, or it will be difficult to make a profit from the civilians. As for the rest, we have to take the control.”
“Yes, there is no limit for the businessmen to pursue profit, so their activity needs to be restricted by law.” The God of Law nodded first. “We should also strengthen the supervision to avoid the nullity of the law.”
“I think it’s better to control this magic in the direction of good magic,” Yorgaardman said. “Good clergymen are the most reliable force, and if we can control the magic in this direction, it can directly eliminate many dangerous elements and avoid many potential troubles.”
“Last but not least,” Sui Xiong smiled and said confidently, “we should strictly control the use of this magic. We are not going to blindly promote it on a large scale but popularize it bit by bit. Let’s start from the Republic of Northwest. There is no aristocratic power there, so we can avoid the interference to the greatest extent.”
At this moment, he remembered many of the earth’s sages as well as some famous arguments. “In the future, if we have any new ideas, we may also choose a small area to try these ideas first. This area will be called the ‘Special Administrative Region.'”
The gods looked at each other and nodded.
Thus, everything was settled.