Not long after returning to Sihai Palace, Zhang Han came over with nearly prepared teaching materials.
I looked through it carefully and found that there were five textbooks in total, namely, military thought, strategic operations, joint coordination, training management, and equipment logistics. These were the essence of what I had discussed and considered with the officials in the Taiwei Mansion all night long. .
But I frowned as I flipped through them, and after I had glanced through them all, I sighed and said, "These textbooks are just superficial and do not cover the essence of combat in the age of firearms!"
I picked up the strategic warfare book and turned to the page on combat methods: "The tactics used when training the new army were three teams and two rows, but that was only when firearms appeared on the battlefield for the first time. The enemy was not familiar with the tactics of musketeers. The way of combat, once the musketeers appear in large numbers on the battlefield in the future, and the enemy is familiar with the Qin army's combat methods, even if they forcefully charge into the formation, they will be able to rush to the musketeers from among the sparse bullets. I mentioned the musketeers when I was discussing with you. Although the formation of soldiers is the prerequisite for exerting power, there are many kinds of formations, and how to respond to the attacks of different enemies is not mentioned at all."
Zhang Han was a little confused: "Your Majesty, I am stupid and failed to think so much. Please punish me!"
I waved my hand and sighed softly: "Forget it, these teaching materials will be left in the palace for now. I will take the time to revise them after I teach Yu Jin and Tai Yue every day."
After returning from the inspection, I resumed teaching to everyone in Jiangzuofu and Taishifu. In addition, I processed reports and revised teaching materials. Yujin also came to me from time to time to discuss the details of some new things. These few things alone made me almost There is no spare time. It’s not that I don’t want to go to the harem now, it’s that I really don’t have time to go...
The days passed by, and I took the time to go to the Baijia Academy and carefully read the questions they asked. Because the county academy did not teach modern knowledge, the test was still based on the things of this era, so there was no problem.
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On August 17, almost all candidates had arrived in Xianyang.
Business in the city has been booming recently, with at least about fifty people coming from each county, adding up to a total of 2,400 to 500 people! Inns, restaurants, and stalls were overcrowded everywhere, especially in Xifang City, which was close to the Baijia Academy. The merchants were so happy that they couldn't help but Ying Lan's business was also booming.
When there are more people from outside, some people start to play tricks. This morning, Ying Jiang made it clear that there are many unscrupulous merchants taking the opportunity to drive up prices. Naturally, I cannot tolerate it and order a strict investigation. This is not to tarnish the reputation of the imperial court or to beat me. Face? The emperor is playing tricks on you, if you don't want to deal with it, who can you deal with?
The crime of these unscrupulous traders will be fined at most in later generations, but in Da Qin, I'm sorry, you are destroying weights and measures and affecting the world's plans. I didn't say, go farm in Lingnan! I deliberately kept this article when I revised the Qin Law. Mother Xipi, I will be tricked by unscrupulous merchants like you in future generations. How can I tolerate you when I come to Great Qin?
On August 20, there were still three days before the scientific examination. I ordered Zhang Han to randomly select guards, invigilators, and markers from the Chaoyi camp and Li Si from the officials in the court. The selection of the markers was quite rigorous. They are the leaders of hundreds of schools of thought. Some of them are doctors who were transferred from other counties and entered the Baijia Academy three days in advance to prepare for the scientific examination.
As for one chief examiner and two deputy examiners, for the first scientific examination, Li Si was undoubtedly the chief examiner, and the deputy examiners were Feng Jie and Yu He. Many people have guessed this. At that time, I was selling it as a pass that was not a pass, so as to save the house of three people from being crowded with people.
Everything is ready. On August 23rd, the entire Xianyangfang City is brightly lit. Students must go to Baijia Academy for interrogation at the beginning of August before entering the examination room. If they miss the time, they will miss this year's scientific examination. .
Because they could not go out to eat during the scientific examination, the court only provided one lunch at noon, so they had to finish their meal before going, otherwise they would not be able to survive lunch. The habit of eating three meals a day has taken the lead in Xianyang. I ask the princes and ministers to take the lead. Even if there is not enough food at home, it is better to eat less in one meal than to be hungry and full.
Standing on the gate of Xianyang Palace, I could see the situation of Baijia Academy clearly. Seeing the students bustling around and passing the inspection one by one to enter the examination room, I nodded with satisfaction. I just waited for the scientific examination to be over. If we can really select outstanding talents It's never too late to be happy.
Just as he was watching, Meng He came closer and said with cupped hands: "Your Majesty, there is news about the affairs of the Academy and Lingnan."
I waved my hand: "Stay away."
Everyone folded their hands and retreated to the other side of the palace wall.
"Say it."
Meng He knew that I valued Mi Yi the most, and said respectfully: "We have carefully investigated the clean room. Mi Yi's affairs before arriving in Lingnan were well hidden. Lingnan has also undergone earth-shaking changes in these years, and her true identity has not been discovered. identity. But the time of arriving in Lingnan and the time of acquaintance with Zhao Tuo are basically consistent with what Mi Mu said. According to the investigation in the clean room, Mi Yi only moved around Panyu after marrying Zhao Tuo. She never traveled far and was not discovered. She and the people around Zhao Tuo have been to the Changsha area."
I nodded. With the ability of the clean room, I could not detect her true identity. Either Mi Yi hid it too well, or Mi Mu made it up randomly. I would rather believe that this kind of thing happened. I ordered: "Fate The clean room carefully monitors Zhao Tuo and Mi Yi. Nan Shi's identity was exposed when Ren Xiao made trouble, so don't let him make any moves."
Meng He cupped his hands and said: "Yes. The matter of the academy has been found out. The situation in the counties of Daqin is basically the same as what Du Shan said. In the academy of thirty people, more than twenty people are descendants of noble families. There are two reasons. The first is that His Majesty has decreed that anyone who funds the construction of the academy can be granted admission, and the second is that those who are either rich or noble know each other well and have an extraordinary relationship, which involves some entanglements of interests."
I smiled slightly, looked in the direction of Baijia Academy, and said calmly: "How can the transformation from the imperial examination system to the imperial examination system happen overnight? At least now that we have this form, it doesn't matter if they use some means. If these wealthy children have Real talents and practical knowledge can be put to great use, and the court will have nothing to lose. As for the selection of students for the next academy, I have my own means waiting for them."
Meng He said respectfully: "Your Majesty is wise!"
I narrowed my eyes slightly and turned around and ordered: "Even so, I have to give them a beating so that they don't think that I am deaf or blind. The students have all submitted their names, place of origin and other information, and asked someone to check, except for the admission. , if there is anyone who is corrupt, bends the law, and causes harm to the village, hand it over to the censor to investigate. They are not stupid, I believe they can understand my attitude!"
