Recently, the express delivery industry has become more and more prosperous in the states and counties around the three main railway lines.

Those rich second generations are very fond of this new thing.

Of course, express delivery is indeed very convenient, very fast, and most importantly, it is still very cheap.

Now it's not just the rich second generation, those middle-class families are gradually accepting the express delivery industry.

If nothing else, let's just talk about the goldfish express business in Yizhou New Town, which has now become one of the most popular businesses.

Goldfish and fish tanks are so popular.

And goldfish, in the entire Tang Dynasty, are only sold in Yizhou New Town.

Other states and counties in Datang are not without goldfish.

It's just that in this era, goldfish are basically born.

The technology of artificial cultivation and reproduction is not available in other places except Yizhou New Town.

Now, here in Yizhou New Town, the goldfish business has become another pillar industry in Yizhou New Town.

The cultivation of goldfish has also become an industrial chain in Yizhou New Town.

Of course, it's not just goldfish.

The fruits, local products, and even some handicrafts here in Yizhou New Town are very popular.

In fact, some handicrafts and fruits are also available in other regions, and they are not even worse than Yizhou New Town.

But they have no publicity, and secondly, they do not have a strong express delivery business, and no matter how good the quality is, they can't sell it without channels.

At present, there are even some merchants who have already signed the idea of express delivery.

If their products can cooperate with China Express, they can break through the problem of stores and sales crowds, and expand their business several times at once.

Of course, cooperation requires a matter of publicity, and for the time being, they only have such an idea, and there is no way to implement it for the time being.

This set of combination punches from the King of Shu was fatal to the Lu family.

Now, the Lu family's car and boat business has plummeted.

The carriage business is basically yellow.

Their traditional two-wheeled wooden-wheeled carriages, even if the price is reduced to 100 yuan, it is difficult to sell.

And the price of 100 Wen is actually the Lu family cleaning up the inventory and deciding to withdraw from the carriage industry.

It was not that the Lu family did not want to compete with the Chinese Commercial Bank, and they also bought a lot of four-wheeled carriages for research.

However, the bearings used in the chassis of the four-wheeled carriage could not be manufactured by their craftsmanship.

Not to mention, they don't have rubber at all, let alone make rubber tires.

The huge gap in technology made the Lu family have to withdraw from this industry in disgrace.

As for the fishing boat business, it was better than the horse-drawn cart business.

Although the iron ships launched by the China Commercial Bank are cheaper and the quality is quite excellent, the degree of acceptance is still somewhat discounted.

After all, a fishing boat can be used for more than ten years, and even if you cherish it, it is not a problem to use it for one or two decades.

And the iron ship, although there is no problem for the time being, but after all, it has not passed the test of time.

However, since its launch, half a year has passed.

The first fishermen who bought iron boats still feel good about using them.

As far as the maintenance of this half year is concerned, the iron ship is more worry-free than the wooden ship.

The reputation of the iron ship is accumulating little by little, and there is a faint tendency to compete with the iron ship.

The Lu family's fishing boat business has been hit hard.

And they have a hunch that this blow will get bigger and bigger over time.

As for the transport and dart business, they have no business to do in the area close to the main railway line.

The rise of China Express has made their two businesses completely uncompetitive.

Fortunately, at present, there are only three railway trunk lines in Datang, and the area covered is limited after all.

Their Lujia transport and dart board business, in other areas, is still profitable.

And if Datang wants to be completely covered by the railway, I am afraid it will take at least a few decades of effort, and it is impossible to achieve complete coverage, right?

The Lu family still has time to buffer, and at present, they are also working hard to find alternative industries.

The Lu family has a deep heritage, even if there is no income outside, it can maintain the operation of the family for decades.

Of course, they won't sit idly by.

As long as a replacement property can be found, the family can continue to prosper.

……

This year's imperial examination has passed, but this year's examination of science subjects has not been conducted.

This made many families, as well as countless officials, breathe a sigh of relief.

After all, it is now the world of Confucianism.

Science, on the other hand, is anti-Confucian.

In their eyes, science is nothing more than ingenuity.

Even if science can improve combat effectiveness and make people richer and stronger, so what?

To govern the country, we still need to rely on benevolence and righteousness, and we need to rely on Confucianism.

Science does not deserve such a high status.

In this year's imperial examination, there were no examinations for science subjects.

And the next imperial examination will be three years later.

In three years, a lot of things will happen, and it is still unknown whether the imperial examination will be held at that time.

And the countless scholars in Datang who are on the sidelines, some are disappointed and some are happy.

However, at this time, two months after the imperial examination, Tang Emperor Li Shimin actually took an additional Enke, and it was also an Enke specially opened for scientific disciplines.

It can be seen that Tang Emperor Li Shimin attaches great importance to scientific disciplines.

In fact, the reason for the delay of two months was mainly due to the problem of the test questions.

At the beginning of the year, Li Shimin handed over the task of producing exam questions to Li Su, the king of Shu.

In Li Shimin's view, it's just a few questions, it's a very simple thing, and a month's time, isn't it difficult enough to come up with a question?

But it's really not a simple thing to ask questions in science subjects.

There are many aspects that Li Su needs to consider.

First of all, it is necessary to really elect useful talents.

After these people pass the imperial examination, they can devote themselves to scientific research.

Second, he has to master the world, the degree of mastery of science.

Li Su really doesn't know much about these, and he can only understand them through Yizhou University.

In this way, it was directly dragged to the beginning of the imperial examination, and the test questions had not yet come out.

Therefore, this year's imperial examination, science subjects, were not added.

However, Li Shimin attaches great importance to science subjects.

After Li Su finished the question, Li Shimin couldn't wait to convene Enke and added the exam of science subjects.

This time, the candidates who took the imperial examination were actually from Yizhou University and several other universities in Jiannan Province.

After all, these are the only schools that teach science.

In this assessment, the number of people who participated in the examination was quite large, and there were more than 3,000 people.

Well, that's almost one-fifth of the candidates from several universities.

Many students who have been enrolled for less than three years have taken the imperial examination by chance.

This year is the first year of the science exam, what if I pass?

At that time, they will be able to enjoy the treatment of seven-rank officials.

And everyone in the Yizhou Scientific Research Institute, including Di Renjie, was also sent by Li Su to participate in the imperial examination of the scientific discipline.

With their ability, they will definitely be able to pass this imperial examination.

In principle, passing the imperial examination is only the first step.

They must enter the scientific research department of the imperial court in order to enjoy the corresponding treatment.

However, Li Shimin also compromised with Li Su first, that is, he entered the scientific research institute of Yizhou and the scientific research department of the imperial court, and enjoyed the same treatment.

Even, the scientific research institute in Yizhou was directly designated as a subordinate unit of the scientific research department of the imperial court.

This imperial examination has touched the hearts of countless people.

It is worth mentioning that in this time for the examination of science subjects, Li Shimin once again adopted the proposal of Li Su, the king of Shu.

This time, the examination adopts a vague name system.

That is, after the exam, the names of the candidates are all obscured.

When the examiner corrects the paper, the candidate's name cannot be seen.

In this way, the bad habit of examiners admitting candidates based on impression is avoided.

In the Tang Dynasty, the power of the examiner was too great.

If a candidate is very optimistic about it in advance, he can be admitted directly in the examination.

Therefore, the Tang Dynasty was popular in the saying that Kung Fu was outside the examination room.

This is also the crux of the fact that in the Middle Tang Dynasty, the five surnames and seven hopes will be so prosperous and able to grasp almost seventy percent of the court officials.

Because who to admit is completely up to the examiner.

And the examiners are all from their families, so naturally, the candidates they admit are all candidates from their families.

And this time the pseudonymous system exam also brought inspiration to Li Shimin.

Well, this method is very good, it can put an end to the phenomenon of fraud in the imperial examination!

Wait for the next imperial examination, and adopt a vague name system.

Of course, only Li Su knows that in fact, after the name system, he can still cheat.

They can cheat through fonts.

As long as the examiner is familiar with a candidate's font, he or she will be admitted through the font when he or she is revising the paper.

However, there is also a way to deal with this trick, that is, after the exam, not only the name is confused, but there is also a link to find someone to copy it.

In this way, the occurrence of fraud in the imperial examination can be avoided to the greatest extent.

However, there is no need to release this trick now, and it is not too late to wait a few years.

After the assessment was completed, it was Li Su who led a cadre of teachers and students from the women's college to revise the papers.

Among them, the teachers and female students of the women's college are responsible for correcting the papers.

As the chief examiner, Li Su is responsible for the final ranking, as well as supervising the marking of other examiners.

The reason why I had to find teachers and students from the women's college to revise the papers was also because there was no one available for Li Su at present.

There is no way, because the people from the scientific research institute, Yizhou University and several other universities in Jiannan Province, but all the top-notch students, including teachers, have come to take the imperial examination.

The rest are basically freshmen who have been enrolled for one or two years, two or three years, and most of the questions on the exam papers have not been studied.

Come to them, they can't complete the task.

The teachers of the women's college, as well as the senior girls of the women's college, are not much worse than those of Yizhou University in terms of knowledge.

And their graduates, a few, were called into the Yizhou Research Institute.

Of course, although they can enter the scientific research institute in Yizhou.

But in the entire Tang Dynasty, they are not allowed to participate in the imperial examination, let alone become officials.

Therefore, Li Su asked them to revise the papers.

The dean of the women's college is Qiao Qiqi.

Qiao Qiqi was divorced once, and after that experience, Qiao Qiqi seemed to be completely desperate for marriage, and still has no plans to get married.

In fact, Li Su could also vaguely perceive that Qiao Qiqi seemed to have some feelings for him.

It's just that Li Yu has enough women around him now, and he just treats Qiao Qiqi as an ordinary friend.

Therefore, Li Su was alienating her as much as possible.

Since the establishment of the Women's College, Qiao Qiqi has also put all her energy on the college.

Now the women's college is under the leadership of Qiao Qiqi, and it is carrying out impressively.

The assessment results of the women's college are not even much less than those of Yizhou University.

And the teachers in the women's college, the most elite and the oldest group of qualifications, are princesses from fifteen countries.

At the beginning, they followed Qiao Qiqi to study, and they were Qiao Qiqi's teachers.

At the beginning of the establishment of the women's college, there were only fifteen of them, plus Qiao Qiqi and one dean.

Now, the princess of these fifteen countries has become the oldest teacher in the women's college, and has brought out many outstanding female students.

At present, the other teachers of the women's college are all brought out by them.

The princesses of these fifteen countries were all sent to the Tang Dynasty to make peace, and they were all Li Su's nominal wives.

Of course, in the first two years, there was the death of the Emperor Taishang and the death of the eldest grandson.

Later, the wedding date was delayed.

Then with the establishment of the women's college, as the fifteen countries sent a large number of noble children to Yizhou to study, the marriage ceremony has been delayed.

Li Su did not mention the matter of getting married, the fifteen countries, and selectively forgot about it.

Because they were afraid of annoying the king of Shu like this.

In their opinion, sending their children to study at Yizhou University is more important than the happiness of their princess.

As for when the King of Shu chose to get married, or even never married, they didn't care so much.

Anyway, their purpose has been achieved.

And when they meet again this time, the princesses of the fifteen countries, when they see Li Su, their eyes are quite resentful.

And Li Su also knew that he was at a loss, so he didn't dare to look them in the eyes.

Fortunately, the work of revising the papers began soon, and they were also busy.

As the chief examiner, Li Su is idle.

In the whole place where the volume was revised, there were only two men.

One is naturally Li Su, the king of Shu, and the other is Li Yuanfang, Li Su's guard captain.

Li Yuanfang's duty is to protect the safety of the King of Shu.

Usually when he was in Yizhou, Li Su was surrounded by at least a dozen members of the Huya Special Combat Team who were responsible for protection.

And this time, the volume was changed, and it was all women, so Li Su naturally didn't want to bring so many male guards in.

Therefore, his safety is all handed over to Li Yuanfang.

Because there were more than 3,000 candidates this time, it took seven days to complete the revision of the paper this time.

The first place this time is Di Renjie.

The top ten rankings are also produced among the researchers in the Yizhou Xincheng Research Institute.

This time, a total of 168 people were admitted, of which 110 were all scientific researchers of Yizhou Xincheng Research Institute.

They all chose to return to the Yizhou Xincheng Research Institute.

The remaining fifty-eight people were added to the scientific research department.

……

After returning to Yizhou New Town, Di Renjie told Li Su a good news.

Steam cars have been successfully developed.

After testing, the results are good and it is now ready for production.

Of course, these steam cars are still used for military purposes.

The speed of these steam cars has reached eighty miles, and in terms of speed, they have surpassed the war horses.

Of course, the only shortcoming is the problem of relying too much on the road.

As long as the enemy destroys the roads, these steam cars will soon be useless.

Li Su ordered Di Renjie to produce only 3,000 military steam vehicles in the early stage.

In the past few years, there should be no major wars in Datang, and 3,000 steam cars are enough to use.

Li Su ordered Di Renjie and them to build a batch of civilian steam cars.

Of course, Li Su has no plans to sell it to the outside world.

Until the advent of the more advanced second-generation locomotives, steam cars will not be sold.

This time, Li Su asked Di Renjie to make buses and trucks.

Four-wheeled carriages, of course, can greatly increase freight capacity.

But compared to the steam wagon, it's not enough to see at all.

Steam buses, which can also fill the shortcomings of freight transportation, can be replaced by steam buses in areas that are not covered by train tracks.

……

After returning from Chang'an, Li Yuanfang was very troubled during these days.

Although Li Yuanfang is the leader of the guard of the King of Shu, he is also the captain of the Huya Special Combat Team.

Except for Li Su's need to go out, or some special days, in fact, Li Yuanfang has not always followed Li Su's side.

His task is to train the members of the Huya Special Combat Team.

When Chang'an was revising, Li Yuanfang found that among the princesses of the fifteen countries, Natasha, the princess of the Guizi Kingdom, looked at him with something wrong.

Looking at his eyes, he was very bold and enthusiastic.

These women from foreign countries really don't understand a little bit of etiquette and shame, it's just too much.

Of course, Li Yuanfang also has to admit that this Natasha is very beautiful and has a good figure.

At least it is very suitable for Datang's aesthetic vision, that is, fat-eh, it should be said that it is plump.

Natasha just has a big skeleton and a plump body, and she really can't be said to be fat.

But this is quite in line with Li Yuanfang's aesthetic concept.

But the difference in status between the two sides is too big, one is just the head of the guard, and the other is a princess of a country.

If that's all it takes, what's more important is that this princess was sent to make peace with the King of Shu.

But the nominal fiancée of the King of Shu.

And the king of Shu not only has the grace of knowing him, but also regards him as his own brother.

He, Li Yuanfang, how could he do such a thing that was inferior to a beast?

Therefore, in the face of Natasha's warm eyes, Li Yuanfang chose to dodge.

Originally, Li Yuanfang thought that after the revision, the two would not have any intersection, and this matter would be over.

But unexpectedly, after returning to Yizhou New Town, this Princess Natasha would come to him every once in a while.

This made Li Yuanfang frightened and distressed.

This Princess Natasha, how can this be?

Although he didn't have any thoughts about her.

But if this matter is known to His Highness, what will His Highness think of himself at that time?

Therefore, every time Natasha comes to him, Li Yuanfang will always do everything possible to dodge.

……

On this day, Xu Hui came to report to Li Su again.

However, Li Su keenly noticed that Xu Hui seemed to be a little absent-minded.

The information reported is actually inconsequential information.

Usually, Xu Hui would not report this information to him.

Several times, Xu Hui was about to speak and stopped, and it seemed difficult to speak.

Seeing this scene, Li Su couldn't help but be a little surprised.

What the hell is going on?

It made Xu Hui so embarrassed?

Li Su couldn't help asking, "Hui'er, do you have something to tell me?" ”

After hesitating for a while, Xu Hui said in embarrassment: "Your Highness, there is something, I, I don't know whether to tell you or not." ”

Li Yu smiled and said: "Since you don't know whether to say it or not, that is, you are afraid that I will know about it, so you don't say it!" ”

Well?

Hearing Li Su's words, Xu Hui's eyes widened in surprise, revealing a look that was difficult to be confident.

When you hear what I say, aren't you going to be glad to make me say it quickly?

How can you be so happy?

And still won't let me say it?

Xu Hui felt that there was a short circuit in his brain, and he couldn't help but say, "But, but, this ......"

Li Yu smiled and said, "Hui'er, we've been together for so long, don't you still know who I am?" If you can say anything, what do you have to worry about? ”

Xu Hui took a deep breath and said, "Your Highness, after you hear about this matter, don't be careful. In fact, nothing happened, just a little sign. ”

"Maybe it's because I'm too careful, or maybe it's nothing. But I think it's better to tell His Highness about this matter earlier, in case something happens, I'm afraid that it will end even harder. ”

Hearing Xu Hui's words, Li Su couldn't help frowning slightly.

What kind of mess is this?

What's going on?

Li Su couldn't help frowning and asked, "Hui'er, what is going on?" You just say it! ”

Xu Hui took a deep breath, and then said, "Your Highness, it's like this. Recently, Princess Natasha, the princess of Guizi Kingdom, has often gone to find your bodyguard Li Yuanfang. ”

"Of course, Guard Li has been avoiding Princess Natasha all the time and has never met her."

"And Princess Natasha is looking for Guard Li, there may be something to ask Guard Lee, so, so ......"

It turns out that this is the case, no wonder Xu Hui is so embarrassed.

The princesses of these fifteen countries are now nominally their fiancées.

Of course, in fact, Li Su had no intention of marrying them.

If they all marry, it will not only be irresponsible to the few women around him.

For the princesses of the fifteen countries, it is also irresponsible.

However, if you don't marry, if you keep delaying it like this, it will be the same irresponsible practice for the princesses of these fifteen countries.

Soon, Li Su nodded thoughtfully and said, "Hui'er, I know about this matter, and I will deal with it." ”

Xu Hui said worriedly: "But ......"

Li Su smiled and said, "Don't worry, I know what to do." ”

Hearing Li Su's words, Xu Hui opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to say, and finally left with a heavy heart.

After Xu Hui left, Li Su's face sank, and then he instructed outside: "Come on, please come over Princess Natasha." ”