Xu Mochen looked at the four big characters in the Xinhua Dictionary and felt a little dumbfounded.
Shen Zhining's expression remained as usual: "I originally wanted to organize and compare words, but later I felt that new words must have explanations, so I even made a dictionary.
As for the pronunciation, it has been modified according to Blue Star's standards. Fortunately, the languages are mostly the same, so there is no big problem. "
Gu Jinge also nodded: "Emperors of all dynasties, when it comes to civil affairs, have also compiled dictionary annotations. My sister has done a good job in this matter."
The two beloved concubines said so, so Xu Mochen had no objection.
Following the two girls, they took out a few more books, which were sample teaching materials.
"The trouble is, is papermaking still feasible in this era?" Shen Zhining took out a pen and handed it to Xu Mochen, "As for the pen, I have made it.
But please see, Your Majesty, if you write on this kind of paper, everything will be blurred or scratched.
The key to water-based pens is the plastic tube and the pen tip and beads, which cannot be achieved with current technology. "
Xu Mochen sighed: "Science and technology develop cumulatively in stages, and I can't change them all in one go.
By the way, how is the application of electricity in Lanzhou going? "
"It went very well." Shen Zhining took out some things from the mustard seeds and placed them in the house. "The electric steelmaking factory is also under construction. It is estimated that it will be put into production in a while.
These are the latest machines developed by Chenconcubine and the Research Institute that can use electricity. "
Xu Mochen looked around and saw that there were motors, pistons, gears, etc.
"The finished rubber products have also been developed," Shen Zhining continued to report on the progress. "It's just that the rubber forest planting in Danzhou in the south will take time to harvest."
"There is good news over there in Ningzhou," Zhao Lingbo looked at the information in his hand, "Zhao Yuheng started trading with foreign countries and discovered the rubber tree that His Majesty mentioned.
It also has no value in foreign countries, and now we are buying it at a low price.
This is the latest wire made by the institute, with a rubber insulator on the surface. "
Xu Mochen took it and found that the wires were much finer than the early ones.
"As for precision mechanical equipment, I guess it will take some time," Shen Zhining thought for a while, "Currently we can only make relatively rough ones.
Only when plastics are developed, other minerals are abundant, and integrated circuits are available can we proceed to the next step. "
"That's enough," Xu Mochen gestured to put the things away, "During this period, I have exhausted all my beloved concubines."
Everyone laughed as he spoke.
"Paper making, pens, etc., take your time," Xu Mochen knew that he couldn't eat hot tofu in a hurry, "What I mean is to make cars and some excavation and mining first.
Mining minerals and oil, these resources are very important. "
As he said this, he turned to look at Tang Derun: "Ai Qing, how do the worlds in all directions view these things?"
Tang Derun smiled bitterly: "Your Majesty, what the world in ten directions needs most is usually gold, silver, copper and iron ores, which are used to refine magic weapons.
As for the rare minerals and oil you mentioned, I have never heard of them. "
It's easier to deal with if you haven't heard of it, so Xu Mochen can eat alone.
But you can't act on this matter without permission. After all, you are in Shifang World now, so you still have to deal with it as a priority.
You have to wait until the immortal cultivators relax and start doing it without knowing it.
Then even if they react, the human race has entered a new level and it will be too late to stop them.
Xu Mochen then asked about some technical progress.
Now that there is electricity, it does not mean that Daqian will suddenly enter the electrical age.
In fact, he knew that Blue Star's three industrial revolutions were the result of the accumulation of science and technology to a certain stage.
Some, such as steam engines, are of little use in the electrical age, but the principle of piston motion still needs to be mastered.
During this time, he frequently visited the institute, with the purpose of improving the basic technology tree one by one.
Only when education for all is popularized and advanced step by step can these technologies be expanded, a civilization belonging to the human race can truly be established.
After a while, the day came when the results of the imperial examination were announced.
On this day, Xu Mochen was preparing to return to the palace. People like Zhao Lingbo and Mu Nanyi, who were now members of the governing board, also had to go back to deal with the results of the imperial examination.
Surprisingly, Shu Wuyin was also followed behind Mu Nanyi.
I haven't seen her in a while, and I don't know what she is up to.
The existence of Shu Wuyin is very special in Xu Mochen's heart. The reason he currently attributes to it is the influence of the memory of the third life.
"Miss Shu is going too?" He couldn't help but ask.
Shu Wuyin nodded: "No?
I have never seen so many immortal cultivators taking exams, and I want to take a look. "
As an emperor, he still has this power. Xu Mochen promised: "These are just students, you don't want to mess with the ghoul immortals."
Shu Wuyin glared at him: "I know, I have just digested the consequences of the Lanzhou ghoul last time."
Only then was Xu Mochen satisfied, and a group of people marched back to the palace.
Tomorrow is the big day for the palace examination, and they need to discuss it internally first.
In the palace, Xu Mochen took out a separate side hall as the office location of the governing body.
The equipment inside is quite rich. Fans, showers, automatic flushing toilets, etc. are all the results of the research institute.
Seeing these familiar things, Xu Mochen was in a good mood and asked everyone to sit down.
Tang Derun immediately brought over a bunch of memorials: "Your Majesty, this is the admission list reported by the Ministry of Rites.
A total of 3,167 people were admitted, and most of them will go to newly added government offices in various states and counties after gaining experience and familiarity with various departments.
There are another 4,246 people who will take part in the palace examination and be assigned to departments in the capital after ranking. "
These were all greeted in advance, and Xu Mochen didn't pay attention: "I remember that after the palace examination is announced, there is still a link to go to the Imperial College."
"Yes," Tang Derun nodded, "What the Ministry of Rites means is that there are too many people admitted, and they will need to enter in batches. Finally, everyone will gather at the Seven Songs Treasure Land to pay their respects to the Confucian Temple, and the ceremony will be over."
"The faith of those who cultivate immortality," Xu Mochen expressed respect, and took the top memorial. "There are some very amazing talents."
"Ouyang Yongren," Tang Derun replied, "This person's papers have been evaluated by thirty marking officers and they all come out on top."
"A future saint," Xu Mochen smiled, "of course he is amazing.
Is there anything else that stands out? "
“The rest of the literary level is about the same,” Tang Derun explained, “They are all from the Wenfa sect, so it’s hard to tell whether they are superior or inferior.
If your Majesty is willing, you can carefully screen them during the imperial examination. "
Xu Mochen shook his head, there is nothing to choose from, just like crooked melons and cracked dates, everyone is the same.
"By the way," he thought of something, "for tomorrow's palace examination, you secretly arrange for the brothers and sisters from the dragon clan to come, and they will join me."
"This..." Tang Derun was stunned for a moment. There was no similar precedent in the past, but as a fawning minister, he certainly couldn't say it was impossible. "Your Majesty, the fawning minister will do his best to make arrangements!"
(End of chapter)
