On the morning of the 10th of February, Fang Yun ate breakfast and opened the Wen Pao to read. He skimmed through the news about himself, but he remembered the other news.
Not long after, Fang Yun saw the three words Lei Shushan. He remembered the warnings from his friends. The Lei family helped Lei Shushan to become the top scholar of Jia Country. Not only did they have to compete in the sea of learning, but they also had to compete in the competition to become the country's top scholar.
Fang Yun read word by word seriously. At first, he was shocked. He knew that Lei Shushan had great achievements in the agriculture and engineering fields, but he didn't expect that in less than ten days, he would work together with his staff and the local engineers of Ting County to solve a technical problem. They improved the overturned cart used for irrigation and drainage. Not only did they simplify the process and reduce the cost by 15%, but they also increased the lifespan of the overturned cart by 30% and the efficiency by 20%, saving a lot of manpower and animal labor.
During the process of improving the overturned cart, Lei Shushan also improved his mechanical techniques. He was going to write an article on the improvement of the mechanism and submit it to the Holy Path's editorial board within ten days.
Not only did the article write about Lei Shushan's achievements, but it also praised a scholar from Ting County's workshop. That scholar was diligent in his work and dedicated his life to the engineering field. He was skilled, and even though many private workshops offered high salaries to hire him, he didn't go. He insisted on receiving a normal salary from the Ting County's workshop. Because his income wasn't much and there were many problems in his life, he didn't change his mind.
The article highly praised the scholar's spirit. Together with Lei Shushan, it became a real article that touched the hearts of those who read it.
Fang Yun was familiar with the books in Wondrous Book World, so he had a certain understanding of the overturned cart. The overturned cart was also called the Dragon Bone Water Wheel because it was like a dragon bone. It was used from the Three Kingdoms all the way to the Qing Dynasty. It had been used for a long time until the water pump was invented.
Fang Yun repeatedly read the description of the improvement of the overturned cart. In the end, he confirmed that Lei Shushan's improvement of the overturned cart was not only important to the engineering field, but it was also important to the agriculture irrigation system!
Fang Yun compared his previous reforms to the Legalists and realized that his reforms were only effective on the Legalists, while Lei Shushan's overturned reforms were effective on both the Craftsmen and the Farmers. His contributions were greater!
Ao Huang floated behind Fang Yun and stuck her head out to read Wen Bao with Fang Yun.
"Hmph, I've heard of this person before. It's said that he has an extremely faint bloodline of Dragons. However, the advantage was that he could participate in the Imperial Examination just like any other ordinary person. There was no difference in terms of literature, palace, talent, and so on, but the Dragonians whose bloodline was too deep couldn't. The Lei family was very ambitious. They had a large number of disciples with extremely weak Dragons' bloodlines. Furthermore, they mainly focused on farming! These people were mediocre in literary battles before they became Grand Secretaries. But once they became Grand Secretaries, not only could they summon the wind and rain with the power of the farmers, but they could also activate the blood power of Dragons, controlling wind, rain, and thunder. It's even more powerful. "
"I have also heard of this matter. Just like how the Zong family used the Ice Race, the Lei family enjoyed the benefits of being in a favorable position. Naturally, they would study the power of the Dragons."
"Enjoyed the benefits of being in a favorable position? Lonely sentence? "Ao Huang's literary sensitivity allowed him to quickly discover the main point.
Fang Yun immediately changed the topic, "Let's not talk about this sentence for now. What about Lei Shushan? "
Ao Huang sighed helplessly. Then, she revealed a look of contempt, "This person is quite talented. On the surface, he doesn't seem to be arrogant like the Lei family. But in reality, he is more arrogant than all the Lei family members! When I see him in the future, I will definitely humiliate him! "
"Oh? What did he do to make you so angry? "
"Haha, not only does he want to marry the princess of the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace. He even tried to sound out my sister's intentions! Is my Sister Yuwei someone he can covet? He should take a piss and look at himself in the mirror! "
Yang Yuhuan and Su Xiaoxiao sat in the room and couldn't help but chuckle.
"I see. Putting aside his ambitions, I am very happy just talking about the Imperial Examination. "
"Ah? He's aiming for Fortification and Agriculture, and you're still happy? "Ao Huang was puzzled.
"The reason why I am happy is because the Imperial Examination is the fairest competition among the human race. There are ten subjects in the Imperial Examination, and everyone can show what they are good at. Even if there are conflicts, they will use their strength to speak. The capable will prevail, and not slander or curse. If I lose to Lei Shushan, I will accept it wholeheartedly. "Fang Yundao said.
"That is true. No wonder the human race places so much importance on the Imperial Examination. However, Lei Shushan must have prepared for this for many years! He must have been thinking about it all this time, and only revealed it during the Imperial Examination! "
Fang Yundao said, "So what? This is the embodiment of his highest ability. Revealing it during the Imperial Examination is like using good steel on a knife's edge. Not only will he win glory for himself, but he will also benefit the human race. "
"Why are you siding with an outsider? Is it your Imperial Examination or mine?" Ao Huang was unhappy.
Fang Yundao smiled and said, "I agree with his actions of improving the Imperial Examination, but I don't agree with everything. For example, regarding that Gong Old Show. "
Ao Huang said, "Oh? What happened to that old Xiucai from the Gong family? This dragon feels that the Lei family is very smart. If we only promote Lei Shushan, it will be a little fake. However, with the addition of a low-level official, not only will everyone be moved and remember Lei Shushan and Ting County, it will also show that Lei Shushan has done a good job in governance. Furthermore, people with skills are happy in poverty and are selfless. This is the highest level of Confucianism! Furthermore, once this person's deeds are announced, it will be a contribution to education! With the addition of an Old Show, Lei Shushan's evaluation in governance, people's livelihood, and education increased. This is a stroke of genius! Hehe, you are wrong this time. You are not as good as this dragon! "
Yang Yuhuan and Su Xiaoxiao nodded. Ao Huang's words were very reasonable. They could only vaguely feel it and could not see it as clearly as Ao Huang.
"Ying ying!" Nunu stretched out her little paw. She wanted to praise Ao Huang, but when she heard the last sentence, her little face immediately drooped. She ignored Ao Huang.
Fang Yundao smiled and said, "Even in hunger and cold, holding on to the Divine Path is indeed the highest level of Confucianism. However, if you can make yourself rich, let your family live a good life, and hold on to the Divine Path at the same time, isn't that better? "
Ao Huang stared at Fang Yundao with his eyes wide open. He was tongue-tied and did not know how to refute.
"You … I … You are just arguing! You are denying the Divine Path of Confucianism! If you are saying that I am wrong, why don't you find such an Old Show talent from Ning An County and not use Lei Shushan's method to promote it! If you can compare to this method of promotion, this dragon … This dragon will call you Master Fang! "Ao Huang was very unconvinced.
"Master Fang, there is no need. I will not be angry with you. I will continue to do things according to my plan. Take it slow," Fang Yundao said with a smile.
As soon as Fang Yundao finished speaking, Ao Huang was suddenly stunned. Then, he suddenly burst into laughter. The more he laughed, the happier he became.
Everyone in the room looked at Ao Huang curiously.
"Ying ying ying?" Nunu was the most curious.
Fang Yundao smiled because Nunu's words sounded like she was saying, "Are you crazy?"
"Hehehe, Fang Yundao, you want to do things according to your plan, but Lei Shushan will not give you the chance."
"What do you mean?"
Fang Yundao frowned as he watched Ao Huang take out the official seal that belonged to Prince Huang.
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