Daming: Apocalypse of Longevity

Chapter 245: Xinwang passed the examination
With the rapid development of railway transportation and telegraph communications, Ming Dynasty's demand for technical talents has become stronger and stronger. There are far from enough college students in Shuntianfu University. But fortunately, the new imperial examination will be held soon. Judging from last year's situation, the number of people who can pass the provincial examination this year will definitely hit a new high.

The facts are indeed in line with Zhu Tianqi's expectations. The number of candidates who signed up for this provincial examination has doubled compared to last year, exceeding 1. Even according to last year's passing rate, candidates who passed the provincial examination can also Breaking through the [-] mark, but it stands to reason that the passing rate each year should be higher than the previous year. After all, the longer the year of review, the higher the chance of passing.

Zhu Tianqi quickly customized the test papers in the Krypton Life Store according to the number of people reported by the Ministry of Rites, and then arranged for Jin Yiwei to send the test papers to various places, and the scientific examination in Tianqi's 13th year also began.

It is now the fourth year of the imperial examination reform. Since the new imperial examination was promoted and implemented, its effect has been very significant. It has played a very important role in the popularization of education in the Ming Dynasty. Nowadays, there are countless children in the Ming Dynasty, even if they have not passed the imperial examination Most of them joined in the fun and went to various county schools to take a few classes, and the overall cultural level of the people improved a lot.

In addition, the situation of scholars has also changed a lot. They are no longer the pedantic scholars in the streets who only know how to recite poems and lament the lack of talents. Instead, they have learned a lot of useful knowledge, even if they are not able to pass the provincial examination. , there are also many people who use the knowledge they have learned to study physics at home, make some mechanical inventions, study agronomy, and engage in agricultural planting. There are gradually more and more talents among the people.

Soon it was time for the results to be released. On the eve of the results, Wang Yuanbao excitedly rushed into the Qianqing Palace holding a test paper and presented it to Zhu Tianqi: "Your Majesty, I got it, I got it, Your Highness the King of Letters." Winner!"

Hearing this, Zhu Tianqi took the test paper from Wang Yuanbao's hand, looked through the results of each subject, and then laughed and said: "Zhu Youjian is really hardworking. If I remember correctly, he is now Have you taken the provincial exam in your third year?"

Wang Yuanbao hurriedly nodded and replied: "In response to the Emperor's words, it is now the third year for His Highness King Xin to take part in the imperial examination. Since the provincial examination started, His Highness King Xin has to take part every year."

Zhu Tianqi smiled and nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, Youjian is still very resilient, and now it seems that his grades are also very good, and it seems that he has learned very solidly."

After saying this, Zhu Tianqi returned the test paper to Wang Yuanbao, and then ordered: "After the results are released, you will take people to clean up Prince Xin's Mansion. Now that Youjian has won the exam, he will naturally move back to the capital. living."

Wang Yuanbao nodded and accepted the order: "I obey the order, let's make arrangements now!"

Zhu Tianqi thought for a while, then called Wang Yuanbao again and told him: "Youjian is my younger brother after all. You'd better go to Xinyang to pick him up on my behalf. If Youjian's courtesy is too heavy, it will be inconvenient to transport him." , you can directly transfer to the train at Damingfu. You can go with my token and let someone from the Damingfu Railway Bureau arrange a train for you."

Wang Yuanbao was very excited after hearing this, and he quickly saluted and agreed: "I have taken note of this, please don't worry, Your Majesty!"

The train thing is still a new thing to most people, including Wang Yuanbao. He only saw it once at the previous opening ceremony, but he has never ridden it. Now he heard that he has a chance to try it. I am naturally very excited and excited inside.

A total of more than 300 candidates passed this year's provincial imperial examination. In addition to more than [-] candidates who chose to be officials, the remaining [-] candidates chose to enter Shuntianbu University to continue their studies. Through this After two years of development, the scale of Shuntianfu University has further expanded, and the former chief minister Xu Guangqi has been appointed as the president of Shuntianfu University, making candidates more aware of the importance the imperial court attaches to Shuntianfu University.

In addition, the great development of agriculture, machinery, railway transportation, telegraph and communication and other industries in the past two years has made scholars all over the world realize more deeply that only by continuing their studies at Suncheonbu University can they get more opportunities and achieve greater development. Therefore, the purpose of many people taking the provincial examination is not only to pass the examination and become an official, but also to gain the opportunity to enter Suncheonbu University.

Because before the results were released, Zhu Tianqi had already known in advance that Zhu Youjian had passed the provincial examination and sent Wang Yuanbao to Xinyang to pick Zhu Youjian back to the capital. Therefore, Zhu Youjian had to arrive at the capital before other candidates. When the front leg arrived in the capital, the back leg was summoned by Zhu Tianqi to the palace to meet the saint.

Zhu Tianqi saw Zhu Youjian again, and he was a little excited. He walked forward, took Zhu Youjian's arm personally, and pulled him into the palace: "Youjian, you and I are brothers now We meet again after a long separation, and I have already prepared a banquet for you to celebrate your success, which can be regarded as a blessing for you!"

Zhu Youjian recalled his three years of scientific examination experience, and he had mixed feelings in his heart. He saluted Zhu Tianqi and said: "My brother is stupid. He took the exam for three years before passing the exam. He really failed to live up to your Majesty's treatment of my brother." Expectations!”

But Zhu Tianqi said with a smile: "Young examiner, are you too demanding on yourself? You passed the exam after only three years. Those who have not failed the exam for decades are also big." There are people here, and by comparison, you are already considered to be a very talented person, one in a million!"

Zhu Youjian grinned. Thinking about it, it was true. He was able to pass the provincial examination in just three years, and he had surpassed most of the students in the world. Let others live?
Zhu Tianqi and Zhu Youjian sat down at the dining table. Zhu Tianqi picked up the wine glass and said, "Come on, let me bring you a glass first. Now that you and I are reunited after a long separation, it is worth celebrating. Let's drink this glass first!" "

Zhu Youjian picked up the wine glass in a hurry, "My brother thanked the emperor for his cultivation and concern, and I will do it first as a respect!" Then he raised his head and drank the wine in the glass.

Zhu Tianqi also smiled and drank the wine from his glass, and then while eating the food, he asked: "Youjian, now that you have won the imperial examination, I don't know what your plans are. Do you want to become an official directly? Are you planning to continue your studies at Suncheonbu University?”

To be honest, Zhu Youjian really didn't think about this matter carefully. The reason why he took part in the scientific examination so hard was just to return to the capital and the political center. As for the rest, he didn't think he could do it himself. He was the one who made the decision, so he never thought about it. Now when Zhu Tianqi asked him about it, he had no choice but to answer: "My brother naturally has to follow the arrangements of the emperor!"

Zhu Tianqi saw that he had no idea, so he directly expressed his own thoughts: "This is what I think about your matter. If you want to be an official, then I can arrange a suitable position for you and then think of a solution." I will create some opportunities for you and slowly bring you up, but it is definitely not possible to directly appoint you to the important position of Commander of the Royal Guards like before." After saying this, Zhu Tianqi looked at Zhu Youjian , Zhu Youjian naturally understood what Zhu Tianqi meant. The reason why Zhu Tianqi directly appointed him as the Commander of the Imperial Guard was not because there was chaos in the DPRK at that time, and Zhu Tianqi had no one to use, so he naturally had to forcefully install his cronies. He took up important positions in order to regain power from the civil servant group.

But now that Zhu Tianqi has held the power and said it all, he can no longer mess around and destroy the order he has worked so hard to build. He can be promoted and promoted as he wants, but he still has to pay attention to procedures, so Zhu Youjian can naturally Understood.

Zhu Tianqi didn't say anything when he saw Zhu Youjian, but thinking that Zhu Youjian could understand what he meant, he continued: "There is a second option, which is to continue studying at Shuntianfu University. Here, you can choose a subject or research direction you like to conduct in-depth research and study. Whether you achieve research results or contribute to the construction of Ming Dynasty in the future, it will be a good opportunity to make contributions.

Moreover, after entering Suncheonbu University, you still have the opportunity to take the school examination and the national examination. If you want to stay in the university to study, you can take the school examination. If you want to be an official, you can take the national examination. This national examination is different. As for the provincial examination, if you pass the national examination, you can directly enter the Sixth Ministry, or even join the cabinet! "

When Zhu Youjian heard this, he couldn't help his eyelids twitching. After Zhu Tianqi saw Zhu Youjian's reaction, he instantly understood what he was thinking. It seemed that what Zhu Youjian yearned for most was indeed power.

Zhu Youjian didn't think too much, and quickly raised his hand to Zhu Tianqi and saluted: "Brother Emperor, I plan to enter Shuntianfu University to continue studying. On the one hand, I can also do more practical things for our Ming Dynasty and serve the emperor." Brother, we can solve the problem, and on the other hand, we can also find a better way out in the future!"

Zhu Tianqi couldn't help laughing when he heard this. Although Zhu Youjian spoke nicely, he didn't hide it from himself, so he nodded and agreed: "Very good, so I will be less There are many difficulties, if you can pass the national examination with your own ability, then in the future, if I let you serve as the Minister of the Six Departments, or enter the cabinet to participate in politics, it will be more reasonable to change your name."

After Zhu Youjian heard this, he hurriedly said: "I don't dare to expect to join the cabinet, I only hope that one day I can be the right-hand man of the emperor's brother again, and share the worries of the emperor's brother!"

Zhu Tianqi smiled, raised his hand and patted Zhu Youjian's shoulder, and said: "Okay, Yujian, there's no need to be polite to me. Naturally, I hope you can come back to me as soon as possible. After all, you are my best." Someone you can trust.”

The meal didn't last long. Zhu Tianqi and Zhu Youjian chatted for about an hour, and then Zhu Youjian left the palace and returned to his house. He had been away from the capital for four years, and now he has returned to his house. The mansion was full of emotions for a moment.

A month later, Zhu Youjian entered Shuntianfu University with the candidates who passed the provincial examination. Now there are more than 500 students in Shuntianfu University, and 2000 teachers and staff are included. There were so many people here, it actually seemed a bit crowded compared to the initial deserted feeling.

Therefore, Zhu Tianqi also began to plan to transform the Nanguo Zijian in Yingtianfu into Yingtianfu University. Yingtianfu has crisscrossed waters and is close to the sea, so it can focus on the development of marine and ship-related disciplines, and even some related disciplines such as textiles and ceramics. Disciplines can also be used as key development targets.

In short, since we plan to build a new university, we cannot completely follow the rules of Shuntianbu University. We still need to try to open up and develop new disciplines, which can be regarded as further expanding the subject types and teaching scale of Ming Dynasty higher education.

While Zhu Tianqi was busy planning the preparations for the establishment of Tianfu University, Zheng Zhilong's urgent military report was sent to the capital from the Chief Envoy of Dongpan.

Zheng Zhilong wrote in his military newspaper that he had received reliable news from Nanyang, and now the Franji, Helan and British have united to form a powerful fleet to attack Ming Dynasty. It set off at that time, and now it is likely that it has arrived near the South China Sea.

Zhu Tianqi did not panic when he heard the news. After all, this was what he expected. He recovered Dongfan Island and Haojing Ao, and also sold the "Ming" flag to let the Taixi people in the Ming Dynasty. They have suffered a lot, so it would be strange if they did not unite to take revenge on Ming Dynasty!

However, although these Taixi people are powerful, they are mainly powerful in the navy. They have tasted the sweetness of overseas colonization and maritime trade, and basically invested all their financial and military resources in the navy. Therefore, as long as they annihilate their naval power , can cause them to suffer unbearable losses, and even bring down their national economy. By then, the Ming army will be able to win without a fight.

It is precisely because of this consideration that when Zhu Tianqi heard that the Taixi fleet was coming, he could only feel excited, but he did not seem to feel nervous or afraid. His purpose was to lure the snake out of its hole. Now that the Taixi people are coming, as long as he Defeat their fleet, then Ming can easily conquer them next.

The colonies of Helan, Franji and Britain in Southeast Asia can be easily taken by Ming Dynasty, including the American continent. After the fleet is defeated, they will no longer have the ability to protect their colonies, or even themselves. Save.

Nowadays, shipbuilding mainly uses wood. The huge wood for shipbuilding requires decades or even hundreds of years of cultivation to accumulate. It is precisely because of the limitations of shipbuilding materials that the Taixi warships can be said to be missing one if one sinks. It is difficult to It was added that if the entire fleet was annihilated by the Ming army, it would be difficult for them to recover for decades.

While Zhu Tianqi was thinking this, he sneered and began to browse the "Dongfeng Express" in the Krypton Life store, choosing styles suitable for the Taixi fleet.

However, Zhu Tianqi was greatly disappointed by the detailed information sent by Zheng Zhilong. The three-nation coalition of Helan, Franji and the British only sent thirty warships, although this was the first time that the Thais had begun overseas colonization. This is the most powerful lineup we have ever sent, but isn’t it a bit too disrespectful to use it to deal with Ming Dynasty?

(End of this chapter)