Fu Qin starts with a plan

Chapter 462 In fact, I am doing it for your own good

"Prime Minister Meng's words, are you serious?"

A big Confucianist changed his mind and stood up first: "If the Legalists feel that they can't be the leader, how about Confucianism taking the majority of the test questions?"

Confucianism and Legalism have been fighting for a lifetime, and now that the representative Li Si is not around, Confucianism will definitely stand out.

But Meng Yi couldn't just sit back and watch this situation, so he retorted: "Kong Pushe's words are really funny, Legalism can't dominate the court, how can you be Confucian?"

After finishing speaking, he ignored the Confucian faction, turned his head and introduced to the rest of the schools: "In addition to the doctor's palace, Daqin also has the Academy of Sciences, Military Academy, Agricultural Academy and other academic palaces. Now His Majesty has ordered the scientific talents in the military factory to compile academics. , as science;
Once this study is established, it will be used as the first batch of textbooks for the Academy of Sciences, and His Majesty intends to include scientific examination questions in the future imperial examinations! "

Daqin's latest newspaper mentioned the word science a long time ago, and sharp-eyed students already know about it.

Although the Academy of Sciences has only been established for a few months, if you ask yourself, Daqin can set things right, except for the resurrection of the first emperor, Prince Kun's efforts to turn the tide, and new weapons from the military factory.

The scientific research work of military factories believes in hard work, and the things they produce have spread all over Daqin with the rise of commerce.

And a considerable part of it has been integrated into the daily life of the people.

This subtle influence is unmatched by any school of thought.

For example, those exquisite glass products, soap for washing, even textile machines, waterwheels for irrigation, farm tools and so on, seem ordinary, but if you study them carefully, the knowledge inside is definitely very deep.

However, before that, a lot of knowledge was kept secret, and the core technology was all in the military factory.

The Academy of Sciences is mostly theoretical knowledge.

Even so, the potential for developing science is enormous.

If we can go to the road of industrial development, there is no such thing as a hundred schools of thought.

This is how people are, no matter how advanced their knowledge is, once it comes to a conflict of interests, they don't have to lose any face.

Confucianism was clearly stated by Meng Yi that it should not be dominant, and the minds of other schools were immediately active, and they expressed their opinions one after another.

But when they face a common enemy, it is easy to reach a cooperation and unanimously external.

Facing the threat of the Academy of Sciences, the students of a hundred schools of thought quickly reached a consensus.

The first emperor wanted to promote science, which no one could stop.

However, the Academy of Sciences will definitely not be able to keep up with this imperial examination.

After all, they have only just begun to compile academic monographs.

Before the book was published, the imperial examinations had already begun. How could there be such a school of scholars.

But no matter how you say it, this is a potential threat and you have to be cautious.

Soon, many bigwigs reached a consensus on this issue.

A hundred schools of thought, led by Confucianism and Legalism.

They knew very well that in terms of practicality, they did not have the strength to wrestle with the Academy of Sciences.

Therefore, it is necessary to maximize strengths and avoid weaknesses.

For the first imperial examination, the test questions must be formulated according to these theories.

Many bigwigs unanimously decided that they must take out the unique skills that are under the box in the theories of various schools.

Anyway, no matter how difficult the test questions are, you must choose the best from the best.

Scholars selected in this way will definitely not be mediocre.

When the next imperial examination is held, the scholars selected for the first imperial examination have already taken office and made some achievements.

With such an example in front, no matter how strong the science is, no matter how recognized by His Majesty, there may be no reason for it to soar into the sky.

After all, as the decision maker of Great Qin, no matter how many ideas the Emperor Shihuang had, everything was still based on the premise of stability.

When Zhao Kun and Wang Xue came to the Lion Tower, Meng Yi had already led the students from various families to the doctor's palace to write the imperial examination questions.

Zhang Liang and Chen Ping did not expect that Zhao Kun would come to the Lion House to pay attention to the imperial examination, so they specially reported the details of what happened today to Zhao Kun.

After hearing this, Zhao Kun couldn't help laughing.

"Prime Minister Meng's catfish effect is very well used!"

"Young master, what is the catfish effect?" Chen Ping asked curiously.

Zhao Kun thought for a while, and explained in plain language: "I saw a small fish in an ancient book. When it was first salvaged, it was alive and kicking, but when it was brought to the shore, many of them would die."

"Later, a clever fisherman thought of a way and put a big fish called catfish in the pond where the little fish were swimming. The little fish was afraid of the catfish and swam desperately. When they reached the shore, they were still alive and kicking!"

"The science is like the catfish, and the little fish are like the schools."

"I see!"

Chen Ping suddenly nodded, and said with a smile: "It's really wonderful!"

"Ha ha."

Zhao Kun also smiled.

Although the power of science is great, he never thought it was a good idea to rule the country by science.

It is true that science and technology are primary productive forces.

But let the technical nerds of the Academy of Sciences run the country.

I'm afraid there will be chaos in the world in a few days.

Zhao Kun knows better than anyone that there is a reason to specialize in surgery.

All schools and factions didn't react for a while, but they couldn't sit still when they heard that Daqin was going to open science.

Isn't this the proper catfish effect?

It's really funny.

"In the doctor's palace, maybe we can divide it into a separate engineering department." Zhao Kun suddenly said to Zhang Liang.

Zhang Liang was stunned for a moment, and said, "What is engineering?"

"It's a frontier of science, where theory and practice are combined. If you're interested, you can publish a message in the newspaper and look for talents in this field, mainly those who are interested in cunning tricks."

"If it's an ingenious trick, then the Mo family and the public losers have many such talents!" Zhang Liang asked doubtfully.

"They are not the only talents in the world."

Zhao Kun waved his hand with a smile and said nothing.

Chen Ping continued: "Then, do you have any explanation for the imperial examination?"

"Not for the time being, you guys have done a great job." Zhao Kun shook his head and said.

In fact, he said it was an imperial examination to select a scholar, but he did not intend to copy the practices in memory.

Can make a fuss and read classics well, can you be qualified for an official position?
This is simply the biggest joke in the world.

Let a Confucian scholar be in charge of criminal names, let a Legalist scholar manage water affairs, and let peasant disciples give lectures.
This is obviously inappropriate.

The imperial examination is just a title.

What Zhao Kun likes the most is actually to promote the reform of the official system in Daqin through this system change.

At least, at least business counterparts.

Doing so can get twice the result with half the effort and improve the operating efficiency of the entire court.

After seeing off Chen Ping and Zhang Liang, Zhao Kun and Wang Xue opened a private room alone.

Not long after, two old men with gray beards came to the private room.

Zhao Kun looked at them with a warm smile.

But Wang Xue introduced: "Young master, these two are the representatives of the farm family, Chen Xiang and Chen Xin brothers."

"I have seen His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Two old men with gray beards bowed to him. Zhao Kun was still a little uncomfortable, but this was the etiquette, so he could only accept the salute and then return the salute: "You two are welcome, please sit down."

"Thank you, Your Royal Highness."

Follow the two old people to sit down.

Wang Xue introduced with a smile: "The two Chen elders have a close relationship with my father, and they often discuss farming. This time they came to Xianyang, and they also wanted to fight for the future of the farm students."

"Although Daqin's farming and warfare system is very suitable for the development of the farming family, my farming children have no meritorious titles and cannot obtain land to study farming. They can only wander outside and live a life of ups and downs."

As Chen Xiang spoke, he stroked his beard and sighed, "Although the king of Qin also informed me of the peasant family's major in this imperial examination, the peasant family has always been suppressed by various factions, so it must not be of any benefit."

Hearing this, Zhao Kun smiled knowingly.

The peasant family had already appeared in the Warring States period. At that time, Mencius lashed out at Xu Xing, the representative of the peasant family, which caused some Confucian disciples to abandon Confucianism and become farmers.

Later, Xu Xing led more than a dozen farm children to wear straw sandals and spread mats for a living, and gradually developed the farm.

Later, the rise of the Qin State and the development of the country with the system of farming warfare greatly improved the status of the peasant family, and only then did they have the opportunity to study today.

However, after all, they are a group of people who deal with the fields all day long, so how can they be opponents of people who mediate in temples like Confucianism and Buddhism.

"Imperial examinations are for the government of the country, and agriculture is for the prosperity and decline of the country. I asked you to come today. In fact, I have a request from you." Zhao Kun said with a smile.

"His Royal Highness begging us?"

The two old men looked at each other and looked at Zhao Kun with disbelief.

Zhao Kun smiled and said: "Recently, my father pays special attention to farming and wants me to find some reliable helpers to complete a research together."

"What research?" Chen Xin asked curiously.

"You guys take a look at this first, and we'll discuss it after reading it."

As Zhao Kun said, he took out the notes on hybrid rice from his pocket and handed them to the two old men.

The two old men took Zhao Kun's notes with doubts on their faces, and checked each other.

After a while, Chen Xin sighed in amazement: "Unexpectedly, I have spent my whole life studying crops, and my knowledge is not as advanced as these thin papers from His Highness the Crown Prince. This is really a priceless treasure!"

"His Highness the Crown Prince is a great talent to prove the way with small things!" Chen Xiang also looked at Zhao Kun with burning eyes.

Zhao Kun smiled noncommittally: "So, do you all understand?"

"An old man understands the theory, but even the best theory is uncertain without practice." Chen Xiang stroked his beard and said.

"good."

Chen Xin echoed: "If you can take action, maybe you can see the effect."

"Don't worry about giving and acting, do you really understand this theory?" Zhao Kun asked.

"Ha ha."

The two old men met each other with a smile and talked freely.

"We have studied crops all our lives. Although we are not as talented as His Royal Highness, we can understand by analogy."

"The notes written by His Royal Highness just solved our doubts in our hearts, and even clarified many things that we couldn't figure out before."

"As for the matter of interbreeding, it's not difficult to understand."

"Well, it's really not difficult."

Seeing that the two old men were full of confidence, Zhao Kun was still a little confused, and asked again: "Then how do you understand it?"

Chen Xin thought for a while and said, "Everything in the world is nothing but Yin and Yang."

"yin and yang?"

Confused, Zhao Kun subconsciously looked at Wang Xue.

Wang Xue pursed her lips and smiled, without saying a word.

At this time, Chen Xiang shook his head and said, "Humans are different from male to female, and plants are also divided into male and female. Since men and women can reproduce, plants can also produce naturally. This is the result of the intercourse of yin and yang. Everything in the world has this law."

"In that case, it is quite appropriate."

Zhao Kun nodded in approval.

Chen Xin on the side added: "Although this is the theory, it still needs practice."

"I understand what you mean, you just want an experimental field?"

"Not only do we need experimental fields, but we also need farmers who are proficient in farming to cooperate with us." Chen Xiang said.

"no problem."

Zhao Kun nodded and said, "But for the sake of confidentiality, the two of you have to take charge of the overall situation."

"But now the autumn harvest is about to come. Are those farmlands going to be destroyed?"

"How is this possible? Even if you want to experiment, you have to wait until after the autumn harvest, and it won't take long."

Zhao Kun said, and suddenly narrowed his eyes: "But the place of the experiment cannot be around Xianyang."

"Why is that?" Chen Xin asked a little puzzled.

"Think about it."

Zhao Kun frowned: "We are doing an experiment, and the experiment may fail. If we get Xianyang's attention and we don't succeed in the end, wouldn't it be embarrassing?"

"His Royal Highness is deeply loved by the people, and they will not criticize you." Chen Xiang smiled.

"That's the metaphor."

Zhao Kun said helplessly: "Moreover, such things as hybridization will not happen in a short time. Maybe there will be no harvest for several years. Such setbacks cannot make the people of the capital lose confidence!"

Chen Xin nodded: "It seems to be the truth."

"So the experimental field cannot be near Xianyang."

Zhao Kun said seriously: "Farmers who are good at farming can't use local people. After all, the local people have a wide circle, and they may leak their mouths someday."

"That's true." Chen Xiang agreed.

Zhao Kun continued: "So the experimental field cannot be near Xianyang, and the farmers cannot use local people."

"It's best to reclaim a piece of land in Shu County and let farmers from other counties plant it."

Chen Xin blinked: "Then the money needed to open up wasteland and mobilize farmers?"

"Naturally, the imperial court will pay for it!"

"The grain seeds obtained in the end also belong to the imperial court?"

"Isn't that nonsense?"

Zhao Kun rolled his eyes and said, "For such a scientific research project, the initial investment is so large, and the court's money is not blown by the wind, but if the experiment is successful, your farm will definitely rise."

"Makes sense."

Chen Xiang nodded: "What about the imperial examination?"

"It's too much." Wang Xue interrupted suddenly.

Zhao Kun was dissatisfied: "Speak up, you are my secretary now, just listen, don't interrupt."

Wang Xue was a little unhappy, so she could only sulk aside.

Zhao Kun ignored her, and said again: "For the peasant family, this is a business with no profit at all, and you should understand."

Chen Xiang was puzzled: "But why does His Royal Highness trust us so much?"

"Because if you don't do it, no one in the world can do it."

Zhao Kun showed a confident smile: "This kind of core technology requires professionals. Even if you are empty-handed wolves and have no profit, you can only rely on the Great Qin court, otherwise you will die."

Chen Xiang thought about it and realized that this was the case.

"When the hybrid breed is born, Daqin's agriculture will reach its peak. How can your farm's status be lower than that of other families?"

Chen Xiang and Chen Xin nodded.

"So, you have nothing to gain, and the court is also beneficial."

Zhao Kun was full of pride: "As long as this hybrid technology is popularized in Daqin, the world's grain production will increase by [-]%, and Daqin will become rich, and you will become famous."

"This is really a win-win situation." Chen Xin stroked his beard and smiled.

"That is."

Zhao Kun raised his chin and said meaningfully: "Actually, I am doing it for your own good."

(End of this chapter)