Another World's Imperial Examination Official Path

Chapter 555 Answering Questions

Just seeing Chu Zhuang closing his eyes and meditating, and seeing that the whole morning passed without Chu Zhuang writing, Yu Wenchang couldn't help feeling a little anxious.

Could this question be Chu Zhuang's shortcoming?

Chu Zhuang has always lived in the south, so it is normal for him not to understand the situation in the north.

It was indeed a bit embarrassing for him to suddenly ask him to discuss the situation of the Huns in the north.

"Huns...sheep eat people...weaving technology."

Chu Zhuang didn't know that Yu Wenchang was worrying for him, so he sorted out the information in his mind and started to answer the questions.

The Xiongnu are nomadic people, and behind them is the endless prairie.

The strength of the Yue Dynasty is undoubtedly stronger than that of the Xiongnu, but the opponent is not a fool, they will run away if they can't beat them.

It's very difficult to catch up with such a group of gangsters with superb riding skills, and they may even fight back.

The best way to beat them is to attract them into your territory, surround them, and catch them in a urn!

This was the purpose of Yun Tingfeng and the others in feigning death.

But if such a strategy is used two or three times, it will be difficult for the other party to be fooled again.

In his heart, Chu Zhuang didn't want to fight again, because he knew very well that if there was a war, Yun Tingfeng and the others would definitely be at the forefront.

On the battlefield, the sword has no eyes, and life is in danger at any time.

Chu Zhuang didn't want to see anything happen to Yun Tingfeng and the others.

So the best way is to subdue this nation without fighting.

Instead of fighting, the best way is to raise them in captivity.

The Xiongnu is not a complete country, it consists of dozens or hundreds of tribes, large and small.

They herd sheep and cattle on weekdays, but their nomadic way of life is too weak to resist natural disasters, so it is difficult for them to survive when they encounter natural disasters and man-made disasters.

If you can't survive, you can only come to the rich neighbor's house to rob.

Chu Zhuang's plan is to liberalize border trade, buy the Huns' cattle and sheep, and give them food.

The robbery is only temporary, but the transaction can last for a long time. Every time the Huns come to rob, they will lose a group of young and strong laborers. If they have a choice, they will be happy to choose a safe and long-term transaction.

Chuzhuang also has arrangements for the purchased cattle and sheep.

Beef and mutton can be stored for a long time after being dried, and can be used as food, and the number of cattle in the country is less, so the slaughter of cattle is prohibited, and the beef from the Xiongnu can fill the vacancy of domestic beef.

But the most important thing is still the wool.

In this era, there is no textile technology that can turn wool into sweaters, but Chu Zhuang knows it!

As long as the textile machines are taken out, the textile industry will definitely become a huge profiteering industry!

Time was running out, Chu Zhuang didn't make a draft like the others, but answered the questions directly.

At the last moment, he just finished answering the question.

"Huh!"

Chu Zhuang heaved a sigh of relief, if the emperor adopted this suggestion, then Yun Tingfeng and the others would not have to go to the battlefield all the time.

Coming out of the palace, Yunmengxi was already waiting at the door.

"Brother Zhang, farewell!"

Chu Zhuang and Zhang Yuanbin bid farewell, and boarded the carriage with Yunmengxi.

"What's wrong? Are your hands uncomfortable?"

Seeing Chu Zhuang twisting his wrist, Yunmengxi quickly grabbed his hand and massaged him carefully.

"I'm a little tight on time, so I'm in a hurry to write, it's okay." Chu Zhuang smiled and comforted.

Regarding the issue of the Huns, Chu Zhuang thought a lot and had too much to say.

It is impossible to write all of them in terms of policy theory, Chu Zhuang only wrote down the most important parts.

If so, Chu Zhuang also wrote with a little sore hand.

Yunmengxi glanced at Chuzhuang, slightly relieved and said, "Fortunately, the exams are finally over now, so you don't have to be so tired."

He saw all the painstaking efforts Chu Zhuang had put into preparing for this scientific expedition.

But it was Chu Zhuang's wish to pass the imperial examination, even if Yunmengxi felt distressed, he couldn't dissuade him, so he could only help Chu Zhuang do some quick things to relieve his pressure.

"When uncle comes over, we will get married!"

Chu Zhuang looked at Yunmengxi and said that the main reason he worked so hard to take the imperial examination was to marry Yunmengxi.

The kind that is upright and upright, the kind who will bring him back in eight sedan chairs!

"Ok!"

Yunmengxi nodded vigorously, but soon he felt a little melancholy again.

"What's wrong?" Chu Zhuang asked softly, touching Yunmengxi's cheek.

Yun Mengxi leaned on Chu Zhuang's shoulder, and said in a somewhat confused way: "I don't know if my father will be in Dongfeng mansion at that time."

Yun Tingfeng has been on the battlefield all year round, this time he stayed in Dongfeng mansion for a longer time due to his injury, but now that his injury has recovered, he will leave soon.

Chu Zhuang and Yun Mengxi got married, Yun Tingfeng may not be able to come back.

"I'll think of a way."

Chu Zhuang patted Yunmengxi on the back to comfort him.

If the emperor adopted his suggestion, there would not be wars breaking out all the year round in that pass, and there would be no need for Yun Tingfeng to garrison the frontier all the time.

It's just that it's not known whether the emperor will adopt it at the moment. Chu Zhuang is worried that if he speaks out now, if he fails to succeed by then, it will make Yunmengxi happy.

So Chu Zhuang could only hold back and tell Yunmengxi after everything was settled.

Royal Palace.

"emperor."

Hong Da came to Yu Wenchang holding the examinee's test paper.

"Well, let's put it aside."

Yu Wenchang waved his hand and put Hong Da down the test paper.

"Your Majesty, weren't you very interested in Mr. Chu's policy before? Why now?"

Seeing Yu Wenchang's dispirited appearance, Hong Da asked curiously.

But Yu Wenchang deliberately changed the topic of the policy discussion for the sake of Chu Zhuang!

How could it happen that you can read the other party's policy and theory, and suddenly lose interest?

Hong Da grew up with Yu Wenchang, and they get along casually when there is no one else on weekdays, so it doesn't hurt to ask such a question.

"I'm sitting at noon today, and I haven't written a single word in this Chu village."

Yu Wenchang frowned slightly, and casually picked up the test paper that Hong Da specially placed on top, while reading it, he said casually: "It only takes half a day, what good theory can he write..."

Speaking of the latter part, Yu Wenchang's voice became smaller and smaller, and the eyes he looked at the test paper became more and more obsessed.

Looking at Yu Wenchang's appearance, Hong Da bowed his head and smiled knowingly, and stood quietly by the side without disturbing him.

After a long time, Yu Wenchang put down Chu Zhuang's test paper, passion and ambition surged in the old cloudy eyes.

If Chu Zhuang's plan is really feasible, then it will be just around the corner to subdue those nomads on the other side!

You know, no country in the past dynasties can subdue them.

If Yu Wenchang can do it, then he will definitely be famous through the ages and become a generation of Mingjun!

This is definitely an irresistible temptation for the emperor!

In particular, according to Chu Zhuang Ce's theory, this is still a huge profiteering industry, which can earn a lot of money!

"Hey!"

Yu Wenchang sighed, every point of this theory was written in his heart.

Just the only bad thing.

That is, the length of the article is too short, and there is really no point in Chuzhuang, and there is no in-depth discussion.

If not for the fact that he still had some sense at this time, Yu Wenchang would have asked Chu Zhuang to be called into the palace immediately to have a detailed discussion.

It's just that there is no need to worry too much.

Even if it is really going to be done, it is still a big project, and it needs a lot of preparation in the early stage. It is not urgent to discuss this matter slowly after Chu Zhuang enters the court as an official.

After all, he still has time!

"Transcribe this policy for the record."

Yu Wenchang handed over Chuzhuang's test paper to Hong Da.

Copying and filing are generally treated only for very important memorials or military requirements.

This is the first time it has been used in the policy theory of scientific research.

But Hong Da didn't ask too much, took it with both hands respectfully, and copied it himself.

Yu Wenchang picked up other test papers and began to read them.

However, there are very few people who actually come up with useful strategies and theories, and Yu Wenchang sees them as boring.

Obviously, the test papers were almost the same every year in the past.

At that time, Yu Wenchang didn't feel much.

But this year, because there is Chu Zhuang's test paper for comparison, how could other articles catch Yu Wenchang's eyes?

This is like how to eat the mediocre underground food after eating the top delicacies.

"Take He Bing as the No. [-] and Zhang Yuanbin as Tan Hua..."

Yu Wenchang hastily assigned the quota and asked Hong Da to take the test paper.

Immediately afterwards, Hong Da was asked to bring Chu Zhuang's test papers and read them over and over again.

……

"How is Sun Dehua?"

Chu Zhangyang was concerned about Sun Dehua's situation, so he made an appointment with Zhao Yimeng to meet in the restaurant every day.

Zhao Yimeng wanted to buy wine for Sun Dehua, so it was convenient to come out.

"He had already drank it yesterday, and when he got up in the morning, his throat started to feel uncomfortable. If he really didn't pay attention, it wouldn't take long before the condition would get worse."

Zhao Yi dreamed of seeing Sun Dehua today, and said happily with joy in her heart.

"That's good!"

Hearing this, Chu Zhangyang was slightly relieved, and he was worried that Zhao Yimeng's action would fail.

But now it seems that everything is going well, and it won't be long before Sun Dehua will be able to disappear from him quietly.

"Young Master Chu, if he dies by then, what will happen to the concubine?"

Zhao Yimeng looked at Chu Zhangyang, her eyes full of worry.

Obviously she also needs Chu Zhangyang to give her a guarantee.

"After Sun Dehua's death, in order to avoid other people's suspicion, I can't marry you immediately. When this matter fades away, I will marry you into the gate of my Chu family!" Chu Zhangyang comforted.

It is impossible to marry Zhao Yimeng as a wife, but it is still possible to be a concubine.

Of course, the premise is that Chu Lianqing agrees. If Chu Lianqing doesn't agree, then he can only keep Zhao Yimeng outside.

Zhao Yimeng listened to Chu Zhangyang's assurance, although his face was full of joy, but he had other calculations in his heart.