Restart Spain Chapter 82

After Canovas left, Alphonse sat on the throne alone, thinking about the future.

Although the war in Spain has ended today, the huge kingdom is still flourishing everywhere.

If he wants to change this situation in a short period of time, even Alfonso can only do nothing. The workers and peasants still have no money in their pockets, and the numb factory work breeds the buds of socialism.

The literacy rate of Spaniards is far lower than that of Germany, France and other countries. The conservative forces are too strong, and Spain, which has given way to Western Europe, has never been able to keep up with the rapid development of other countries.

And the second industrial revolution is the opportunity to overtake the Spanish curve.

The internal combustion engine is already in the hands of Karl Benz and others, and has gradually taken shape, and it can even be said to be ahead of other countries.

But the most important point of the electric revolution is electricity, which is the key to the real revolution.

Since 1866, the German Siemens made a generator, and after the 1970s, practical generators have begun to enter the society.

Telephones, generators, electric lights, trams, movie projectors, etc., have also begun to enter the society one after another.

The generator, which is the foundation of electricity, is not difficult to find at this time. At this time, it has been 10 years since Siemens invented the generator.

The DC generator manufactured by Siemens is naturally the familiar alternating current generator.

Nikola Tesla, the power giant and the father of alternating current, was still in Graz, Austria, struggling to make a living.

Entered Graz University of Technology in 1875 to study physics, mathematics and mechanics. He only took one year of classes at the university, and the Military Border Agency revoked it the following year. He lost his stipend and was forced to drop out because he couldn't pay the tuition.

In 1876, this period was the most difficult time in Tesla's life.

In the original history, the poor Tesla would immigrate to the United States in the next few years.

Going to Ciehu during this period was nothing but an easy task for Spain.

"Howard, go do something."

Alfonso shouted to the outside of the hall, Howard can be said to be very handy to do this kind of thing.

"Go to Graz, Austria, and bring back a Serb named Nikola Tesla. Like Karl Benz and others, remember to bring it directly to me."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Howard is already familiar with the matter of helping His Majesty find someone now.

"Bell, the American requested by His Majesty at the beginning of the year, has also left for Spain from the United States. I don't know how to arrange this?"

When Alphonse first took the throne, he had already named Bell. After a period of invitation, the invitation was officially successful.

On June 25, 1876, Bell demonstrated his telephone at the Century Fair in Philadelphia.

However, due to the number of problems with telephones that were just born, no one was willing to pay for this technology.

The Bell Telephone Company was not established until July 1877.

Spain found Bell in advance of the incident more than a year in advance, and expressed its willingness to make a lot of investment in telephony technology, so that the husband of the telephone really returned to his heart.

"Well, let me know as soon as you come,"

Edison and Siemens have made a name for themselves now, and it's not easy to get them to come to Spain.

If things can really go on smoothly, the cornerstone of the second industrial revolution will still be found in Spain.

The Ministry of Education, at this time, five newly appointed officials of the Ministry of Educational Affairs are gathering for the first internal meeting at this time.

"What's your opinion on the teaching materials?"

As the newly appointed Minister of Education, Sergio began to seriously absorb everyone's opinions.

"I think we can let four universities come together to edit the textbooks. They are the most outstanding group of people in the Spanish education circle."

Villa was the first to speak out. The four universities he mentioned were the University of Madrid, the University of Barcelona, ​​the University of Granada, and the University of Zaragoza.

As the top four universities in Spain today, they certainly have the ability to compile textbooks for primary school students.

"In the name of the government, order the four universities to draw a sufficient number of university teachers, and then the Ministry of Education will review and add some styles that we want to see."

Asking a group of university teachers to write textbooks suitable for elementary school students can be said to be a bull's-eye, but the king's emphasis on this aspect forced them to become serious.

"That's right, but I think it's necessary to invite some well-known and outstanding young teachers from the private sector. They are closer to the actual situation and won't show too advanced content."

Sergio casually added that although the university teachers are powerful, they are still out of touch with the elementary school students, and some problems will inevitably arise.

"What do you think?"

He casually turned his head to look at the three unsuccessful candidates, hoping that they could offer more opinions.

"I think the compilation of textbooks can't be all dry words and numbers, which will greatly reduce children's interest in learning. Adding some cute patterns appropriately may play a better role."

Davis, who was one of the three unsuccessful candidates, raised his hand and made a sound. This was an answer that followed closely. Even his own children would feel a headache when facing the dense words.

"It's a good proposal~www.mtlnovel.com~ but it will increase the cost of teaching materials. Now we don't have this condition."

Villa directly refuted, the more management-oriented talent, refuted Davis's words from another angle.

"No, this will not increase the cost much, and the funds the Prime Minister has won for us are completely sufficient."

Davis also began to maintain it. Once the illustrations are printed on the book, Davis' name is destined to be written in the history books.

"Don't be arguing, we voted and agreed to raise our hands for illustrations in textbooks."

Sergio stopped the quarrel and then called for a vote.

Davis was the first to raise his hand, and he was one of the losing three...

In the end, only Villa was the one who opposed it, and the 4-1 vote made Villa a little annoyed.

"Then that's the decision. I will also find someone to do the illustration work."

Sergio made a final decision and then looked at Villa.

"Villa, we can temporarily let university teachers compile the first textbook, but the publishing house in our department also needs to be established as soon as possible."

"The selection and management of personnel must be strict. Please leave this to you."

Compared to the three who are more inclined to be educators, Villa's talent as a manager is outstanding.

"Of course, starting next year, the Spanish National Education Press will be able to publish independently."

Villa patted his chest and assured that although the illustration thing was opposed, Sergio's decision was still very good to calm Villa's mood.

"In addition, the matter of the State Education Administration needs to be opened in various cities as soon as possible this year, so that competition among school teachers can be triggered. This is the most benign way of operation."

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