Chapter 367: Make it a little more difficult for her!
"So can they, and so can others."

Yun Shu said seriously:
"It doesn't matter who this person is. What matters is that he can make something and use it for us."

"What do you mean?"

When Emperor Xuanwu heard her words, he knew that she must have some new ideas:
"Have you found someone?"

“Not yet.”

Yun Shu pulled out the generator blueprint that she had taken out first and then took it back:

"But you see, Father, once this physics is used well, it can produce magical things like steam locomotives and generators.
If chemistry is used properly, we can even create gunpowder, a weapon that makes our army invincible.

Mathematics also plays an indispensable role in this.

I was thinking that although it is difficult to make any changes to the imperial examination system for the time being, after all, the scholars taking part in the imperial examination today have never learned any math, physics or chemistry before.

But can we set up a separate imperial examination system just like the military examination system, and let another group of people who have learned these subjects take the exam, and then select talents from them?

Let them think about how else these mathematics, physics and chemistry can be applied."

Although she had already found a way to get the presidents of the various chambers of commerce to pay out of their own pockets to find folk masters,

But in such an era, where can we find so many real folk masters?

Most people don't even know what mathematics, physics and chemistry are.
If you let them tinker with things on their own, they may not be able to figure out anything profound after their entire lives.

Tiansheng College does have courses in mathematics, physics and chemistry.
However, the common people did not understand the use of learning these things. When they signed up, almost all of them were aiming for medicine, accounting, carpentry, blacksmithing, etc., which they clearly knew could be used to make money after learning the skills.

The few students majoring in mathematics, physics and chemistry all went to Tiansheng College for the free food and accommodation!

Every now and then, Yun Shu would receive a list of names of students who had failed the quarterly exams in mathematics, physics and chemistry and were advised to drop out of the college.

Even those students who are still in the college have not yet realized the need to apply the knowledge they have learned.

"I have thought about it carefully."

Yun Shu looked serious after careful consideration:

"I find that I have underestimated the people's yearning for the establishment."

"Organization?" Emperor Xuanwu raised his eyebrows.

"It's almost like serving as an official in the court."

Yunshu explained:
“For ordinary people, even if it is just a very ordinary ninth-rank official, once he becomes one, it is a great joyous event that changes the family lineage and brings honor to the ancestors.

Therefore, if we want them to pay attention to the study of mathematics, physics and chemistry, the simplest and most direct way is to make mathematics, physics and chemistry part of the imperial examination.

It will become a bridge for them to obtain a job, pass the examination, and bring honor to their family.”

"There are only a few days left until New Year's Eve."

Emperor Xuanwu stared at Yunshu thoughtfully for two seconds, then suddenly said:

“The affairs of the court are usually all dealt with before the New Year’s Eve holiday, so as not to carry over this year’s affairs to next year.

You bring up such a thing at this critical moment... are you targeting next year's spring exam?"

"Father, you are very observant. Nothing can be hidden from your eyes!"

After his little secret was exposed, Yun Shu did not hide it and admitted it openly:

“It is not impossible to hold a separate examination specifically for mathematics, physics and chemistry at a different time from the current imperial examination, but it is a new addition, and it is difficult for the people to identify with it if it is held separately. It may even give people the illusion that it is not very formal.

Only by keeping it consistent with scientific research can the effect be maximized.

But the imperial examination is held only once every three years. If you miss it next spring, you will have to wait another three years.

I don’t know how much time has been wasted in these three years.

Fortunately, there are not many people studying mathematics, physics and chemistry nowadays, so it doesn't matter if there is one less round of autumn examination.
Anyway, the number of people we admit in the first year will not be as many as the imperial examination."

"If we want to hold it together with the imperial examination, we have to build a new imperial examination hall for them."

Emperor Xuanwu had obviously been convinced by Yunshu, but he felt that the reason he was so easily convinced was because
The life choice simulation system regarding her future may also have played a significant role.

I remember that the life choice simulation system also mentioned that he would abdicate early in the future and become the emperor.
Emperor Xuanwu suddenly wanted to see how much power this little brat Xiaowu had in the court.

Those ministers in the court will be able to watch Xiaowu ascend the throne in peace in the future. Is it because they really obey her, or is it just because he, the emperor, is still watching from behind?

"Adding another scientific research project is not a trivial matter after all.

As you said, those who pass the examinations in mathematics, physics and chemistry should eventually go to work in the Ministry of Industry.

Correspondingly, the number of people who should have entered the Ministry of Industry through normal scientific examinations would be reduced.

In other words, these mathematics, physics and chemistry examinations ultimately infringe on the interests of candidates taking regular examinations.

If nothing unexpected happens, the ministers in the court and even the scholars in the world may oppose this matter.
In addition, there are only a few months left until the Spring Examination, so it would be too hasty to build a new imperial examination hall at this time.

So on the surface, I won’t agree to it either.”

"On the surface?"

After studying with Emperor Xuanwu in the Imperial Study for so long, Yun Shu rarely failed to understand the emperor's intentions immediately:

"What about...behind the scenes?"

"You said that mathematics, physics and chemistry are so useful, of course I support it."

Emperor Xuanwu raised his eyebrows and simply said:
"But in front of the court officials, I will never give in.

If you really want to get this done, you have to rely on your own abilities to convince those ministers to stand on your side.

Only if more than 60%... no, more than 70% of the ministers agree with this, will I nod my head in agreement."

Yun Shu: “???”

What is her father up to?
Yun Shu looked at Emperor Xuanwu in confusion, thought seriously for a while, and suddenly said something shocking and blunt:

"Father, are you suspicious of me?"

"What do I suspect you of doing?"

With the precedent of the deposed crown prince, and the previous life choice simulation system showing that this kid would run away to establish a country overseas if he disagreed with someone,
Emperor Xuanwu didn't want any misunderstandings:
"Do you think I'm idle?"

"You are just bored!"

Yun Shu curled his lips and complained unceremoniously:
"You know that what I am about to do is a good thing, beneficial to the country and the people, and it is also in a hurry.

You are so good, not only do you not help, but you also want to make things more difficult for me."