Ning Changqing sat on the seat of the train. Some of the students had already fallen asleep, but he couldn't fall asleep no matter what.
His somewhat turbid eyes shone with wisdom and radiance.
He already knew that Zhao Prince Consort had gathered so many academies this time to select suitable talents. In addition, he was afraid that he would have some other ideas.
For example, he wanted to see the current thoughts of the Yun Nation's scholars and their perception of the imperial court.
However, after reading these papers, he felt that he was probably wrong.
Although the scholars had always been the target of every dynasty's court, Zhao Prince Consort was different. He didn't care about the thoughts of the scholars.
Judging from his previous actions, he had always been resolutely doing what he wanted to do.
Although the papers were for the students to answer, they also revealed their thoughts.
Let's not talk about the first paper.
The second paper was about the bachelor tax, which should be for the aboriginals, right? The aboriginals didn't have a large population, but with their talents, if their population was the same as the Yun Nation's, there would be no place for other races in this world.
As for the third paper, it was the one that touched Ning Changqing the most.
There were two questions on it. One was the integration of ethnic groups, and the other was using trains or tractors as examples to illustrate the relationship between productivity and the economy.
There was also an explanation on productivity and the economy.
Productivity was divided into natural productivity, and the production of various tools, such as trucks and tractors, belonged to social productivity.
The increase of social productivity promoted economic development, and conversely, economic development also required the increase of social productivity.
The two complemented each other.
He had never seen or heard of these remarks before, and he used a few simple words to point out the problems that were closely related to the development of society and the people.
The term "society" was used very well, and it directly included people from all walks of life.
Ning Changqing spent the whole night figuring out the relationship and couldn't speak for a long time.
Amazing.
Zhao Prince Consort's knowledge was really amazing.
After reading this question, he recalled the Dayao imperial court's decrees and the new things that Zhao Prince Consort had come up with over the past few years. Many of the problems that had troubled him suddenly became clear.
He and the others looked at things from different levels, but Zhao Prince Consort had always looked at the root. That was why he promoted the popularization of tractors at a very low price from the beginning and recruited laborers to build roads a few years after the Yun Nation was destroyed.
Ye Futian had thought that he was more or less proud of himself, but now it seemed that this was not the case. From what he knew about the current situation of the Chuyun Chamber of Commerce, this was not the case.
The goods transported by the merchant associations were no longer the same as before, where they only pursued the most expensive and profitable goods. Instead, they added a large number of goods that were related to the livelihood of the common people. Even if the profit was small, this must be Zhao Prince Consort's order.
Thanks to this, the prices of many items in the Yun Nation had dropped significantly compared to the previous dynasty, and the lives of the people were actually better.
"Amazing!" Ning Changqing's brows loosened and tightened as he muttered.
"Headmaster, what did you say?" A teacher from the academy beside him asked.
"I said it's amazing!" Ning Changqing said again and didn't explain further.
From these examination papers, Ning Changqing realized that Ren Baqian's focus was different from most people's. It could be said that he was completely above everyone else.
The current imperial court of Dayao was influenced by him, and it was very different from the previous dynasties.
If this continued, he didn't know what would happen to Dayao under his influence!
…
"Ah —! We are finally here. My whole body is stiff from sitting for a day and a half. "Cao Gui got off the train and stretched.
"A day and a half is too fast. I heard that it used to take half a month to travel this way! "Ma Hualong said as he looked at the noon sky.
"That's true!" Cao Gui agreed.
Before the advent of tractors, it was unimaginable to reach Lan City from Pingdu in a day and a half.
However, in just a few years, everyone had personally experienced such changes.
The feeling was especially obvious when they got off the train.
At this time, only the students were at the train station in Lan City. After all of them got off the train, they were brought to Lan City.
As for the emperor's entourage, it had already left before they got off the train.
Even those young people with unknown identities were gone.
"Do you think those people are from the Black Bamboo Academy?" Ma Hualong suddenly asked.
"I think so too!"
"I don't know what's waiting for us next."
"I'm also very curious. I thought that there would be an exchange in Lan City to select talented people. I didn't expect to be tested on the train. I don't know what's waiting for us next, "Cao Gui said with a smile.
Xue Yuanpei, who had a cold expression on his face, walked to the two of them and seemed to want to say something.
"If you have something to say, just say it. Don't beat around the bush." Ma Hualong wasn't polite at all.
"What do you think of these questions?" Xue Yuanpei asked.
The other two naturally knew that he wasn't asking how they should answer the question. Instead, he was asking for their opinions on the person who set the question.
"I think Zhao Prince Consort is different from what we thought," Cao Gui said directly.
"I think so too." Ma Hualong smiled and said, "His Highness is famous all over the world for his incomparable Heavenly Works and miscellaneous skills. Some of the new things in the past few years were created by his hands.
Moreover, I heard that he has a good understanding of agriculture.
I originally thought that was it.
However, the last two questions this time showed that Zhao Prince Consort viewed the nation and its people from a very high level.
From the ethnic integration question, it can be seen that he doesn't view the aboriginals as first-class and the rest as second-class.
I'm looking forward to meeting him in person. " Ma Hualong's tone was a little gloomy. "In this world where looks are everything, I think he should be able to understand me!"
"Although Zhao Prince Consort isn't handsome, he isn't ugly either!" Cao Gui laughed and patted Ma Hualong's shoulder. "Didn't you see him from afar the other day? Although he looks a little fierce, he's definitely not ugly! "
Xue Yuanpei couldn't help but laugh. Ma Hualong was extremely ugly and had been looked down upon before.
It was said that he was once recommended to Wangjing Academy by Cui Qing (a famous expert from the Yun Nation), but he didn't even get to enter.
Although Ma Hualong often teased himself about this.
Everyone knew that this was a thorn in his heart.
…
"I wonder how they will communicate!" The scholars of Wangjing Academy whispered to each other as they approached the city wall.
"Just deal with it as it comes," another person said.
The people of Wangjing Academy didn't know that they had been passed by him on the train.
Chang Lu walked behind them and listened to their conversation. She sneered in her heart, "Fools, a bunch of fools. It's the same from top to bottom. They don't know the time and don't know the number of days. Every day, they hold onto the things left behind from thousands of years ago as the supreme truth and don't dare to go beyond the rules. You originally had the support of the imperial court, but now that the world has changed, you still hold onto those ridiculous ideas. What a bunch of fools! "
"I believe that Zhao Prince Consort understands the situation of Wangjing Academy. Next, we just need to find an opportunity to meet that person. It's about time for someone else to take charge of Wangjing Academy …"
Those scholars didn't expect that Chang Lu, who had always been quite active, would actually have such an idea.
…
Many scholars entered Lan City, and they were most curious about the street lamps that had been rumored to be there. Every 30 meters, there was a street lamp that stood on the side of the road. It was about 20 meters tall and had a glass lamp on it.
Every night, these street lamps would turn Lan City into a city that never sleeps.
The rumor of a city that never sleeps had long spread throughout the Yun Nation.
In addition, the aboriginals were really tall …
Strong and fierce-looking men could be seen everywhere on the streets of Lan City. This made many scholars feel somewhat uneasy while walking among them.
Fortunately, they could occasionally see some merchants from the Yun Nation.
Cao Gui found an opportunity to approach a shopkeeper who walked out of a shop and looked at the crowd with a smile.
"Shopkeeper, nice to meet you." Cao Gui cupped his fists.
"Which academy are you from? Why are there so many scholars? "The shopkeeper smiled. He had come out of the shop out of curiosity after seeing these people.
"I'm Cao Gui from Xiaojiang Academy. The students from the five major academies, Salt Path, Huaiya, Shuangwen, Drunken Scripture Hall, Leitang, and Zhitai Academy are all here. We are here to interact with Black Bamboo Academy!"
"Oh, you are students from Xiaojiang Academy." The shopkeeper became more friendly after hearing this.
"Is it safe to walk around Lan City now?" Cao Gui asked with a smile.
"It's considered safe. Nowadays, disputes need to be resolved at the arena, and there are fewer fights than before. Furthermore, if someone were to pick a fight, not only would they be whipped, but they would also be punished to clean the public toilets.
Therefore, it's fine even if you walk around alone.
However, you still have to be careful not to have conflicts with others. Those simple-minded fellows won't be able to control themselves if they get angry.
Although they will be severely punished afterward, we will also suffer a great loss, won't we?
Therefore, don't act impulsively no matter what happens. I'm afraid that you are young and impetuous. Also, ignore those who pick a fight and look for the people from the Public Order Division. They are available on every street. Do you see that person? That uniform belongs to the Public Order Division. "The shopkeeper enthusiastically explained to Cao Gui.
"Thank you, shopkeeper." Cao Gui cupped his fists in gratitude.
"You are representing the people of the Yun Nation. Don't embarrass yourselves at Black Bamboo Academy." The shopkeeper didn't forget to remind him and whispered in his ear, "Of course, if they are really anxious, there's no harm in taking a step back."
"Thank you!" After thanking him again, Cao Gui hurriedly caught up with the group and told them what he had heard from the shopkeeper.
The others heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
After all, they were under a lot of pressure in a city that was filled with human-shaped weapons.
Everyone was arranged to stay near the Ministry of Rites. There was an area there that was reserved for envoys and attendants from other countries, and it was a good place for them to stay.
At the same time, someone informed them that there would be an exchange the next day.
However, no one knew how the exchange was going to be conducted.
First, set a small goal, such as one second.
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