In addition to the palace, when the electric wires were originally laid, some electric lights were also installed along the way.
Therefore, after the power was turned on, the palace and a small part of the roads in the capital were all lit up.
This is the first time that people in this era have seen so-called electric lights.
Many people came out to watch and point.
"This candle doesn't look like a candle, nor does a lantern look like a lantern. What on earth is it?"
"I heard that it was something created by His Majesty. Naturally, we are not able to understand it."
"Hey, today, if you are not the emperor who confiscates your family, you can still do this."
"The Emperor's affairs are not something we can discuss at will."
"But don't tell me, this thing is really bright. The key is that it won't go out even if the wind blows over it."
"Isn't it a magical trick?"
"There are no gods in this world, stop dreaming."
The palace is also brightly lit, and the main palaces are brightly lit.
Gu Jinge still lives in Xianghua Palace. The two have known each other for a long time and have a good relationship.
Especially with Shen Zhining here, who is always making delicious food, life is very nourishing.
Tonight, looking at the electric lights, the two of us eat hot pot together.
This hot pot has been around for a long time, but Shen Zhining specially designed and manufactured a mandarin duck pot.
Smokeless charcoal is burning under the copper pot, and the soup, which is spicy and not spicy, is bubbling.
The ingredients are very rich, including thinly sliced tender beef tenderloin, live shrimp, abalone, king crab, etc.
After all, as a cultivator, it is easy to catch some fish and shrimp in the sea.
With the addition of electric lights, the ingredients are illuminated with a layer of light, which is not comparable to candles, oil lamps and the like.
However, plastic has not been invented yet, so the light switch is a very primitive kind of manual pull.
Cuizhu and Zisu had never seen an electric light before, so they had been studying it and tested the amount of current.
"It's really magical. Although we cultivators can also create thunder and lightning, we didn't expect that we can also produce light."
"I thought your majesty was using electricity to make weapons to deal with immortal cultivators. Now look at this thing, it's not very powerful."
The two were whispering and discussing.
Shen Zhining was stunned over there, but Gu Jinge couldn't help but look at her: "Sister, you really made this light bulb."
Shen Zhining was eating beef, and she nodded: "Of course, I used some magic, it's not difficult, sister, do you want to learn it?"
It would be good to master one more skill, so Gu Jinge agreed: "What else can I do with this electricity?"
Shen Zhining comes from modern times. She smiled: "There are many things you can do, such as induction cookers, air conditioners, refrigerators, cars, etc."
Then she began to explain.
Gu Jinge was stunned for a moment after hearing this. He didn't expect it to have such a broad application.
In the end, she concluded: "Your Majesty is not worthless."
She has to admit that Xu Mochen still has a little bit of sparkle in him.
There was a commotion in the palace and the capital, and courtiers gathered at the Prime Minister's Mansion tonight.
To be honest, in the past two years, several loyal ministers in the court have been killed by the emperor. The future of Daqian will depend on the efforts of the remaining ones.
But Hunjun is not incompetent. At least the research and promotion of hybrid rice is recognized by Shifang World.
No one would like too much food.
They are also very concerned about the hydropower station your Majesty recently built to generate electricity.
The results finally came today. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw the lights and tested the electricity.
So they all gathered at the Prime Minister's house to celebrate, drinking and talking happily.
"Hahaha, Your Majesty mobilized so many craftsmen who recorded records from the Ministry of Industry. I heard that it cost a lot of money. I thought electricity was some great thing, but this is what happened?" An official sneered.
"Electric lights? That's ridiculous. They're used for lighting. Look at the luminous pearls on the surrounding walls. I really don't understand why I'm spending so much time on electricity."
In the hall of the prime minister's home, because of the banquet, the surrounding walls were already filled with basketball-sized luminous pearls, illuminating the room brightly.
"It goes without saying that there is no treasure in His Majesty's palace. If there is no luminous pearl, I will naturally think of electric light."
"My lords, I have tried it. I am afraid that the electricity cannot even kill the immortal cultivators who have just entered the Qi Refining Realm. There is nothing to worry about."
"We used so much money from the national treasury to do this thing with great fanfare. If it weren't for our group of loyal ministers, the country would have perished long ago."
"Yes, all of this is due to your leadership. Let's toast to you together."
The prime minister looked calm, raised his glass, and everyone drank together.
Unlike the excitement of others, the Prime Minister was already very wary of Xu Mochen.
He looked at the courtiers chatting with each other, and secretly cursed these stupid pigs in his heart. They had been betrayed by Yunshangjie without knowing it.
In this case, he doesn't mind pushing back and taking a look at His Majesty's trump card.
"Next year will be the imperial examination held every three years," the prime minister put down his wine glass. "It will also be the first imperial examination system held after Da Qian unified the world.
This is a good time to select talents for our big work. Your Majesty is stupid and likes to use electric lights to promote farming.
But in the final analysis, those who support the foundation of Daqian for thousands of years must be good ministers."
Entering this topic, all the courtiers also corrected their attitudes.
Yes, the imperial examination system is the foundation of a country.
Immortal cultivators use the dissemination of cultural knowledge to imbue it with magical seals and popularize it among mortals, providing them with an endless stream of faith and immortality.
This is a real national event!
In the troubled times in the past, there were differences in culture between various countries, making it difficult to implement unified implantation.
But it's different now. China is already a country, and what they want to do is take this opportunity of the imperial examination to further strengthen their cultural dominance over the human race.
"Your Excellency, you are worthy of your words of wisdom for the country," the Minister of Civil Affairs stood up and bowed, "Talent is the foundation of the country. Without talent, technology is just the icing on the cake.
As important ministers in the DPRK, we must correct your Majesty’s mistakes and help the officials get on the right track.”
"That's right," an official agreed, "the hybrid rice and hydropower stations launched by His Majesty are just treating the symptoms and not the root cause.
In this world of scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, the status of scholars is still ranked first and cannot be shaken."
"Your Majesty is still wise. Without your dedicated assistance, this great cadre would have perished long ago."
Everyone said yes.
"This time, we will pay attention to all aspects," the Prime Minister smiled. "The leadership of the imperial examination is the matter of the Ministry of Rites. The two adults of the Ministry of Rites must do their best."
The Minister of Rites and the Minister stood up to accept the order.
"This is the first imperial examination," the prime minister continued, "people from all directions will definitely come, and the Ministry of War will also inform the Five Cities Military and Horse Division to ensure the safety of the capital.
And everyone, you should also tell the sect when you go back. The world of the ten directions will come, but it cannot cause trouble."
There must be immortal cultivators among those who come here to take the exam, and those who do well will naturally become one of them.
The imperial examination is not only a good opportunity to find human officials for Da Qian, but also a good opportunity to recruit immortal officials.
Before unification, various countries also had imperial examinations, and they were all operated in this way.
Generally, those in the top rankings are cultivators of immortality.
In terms of mastering knowledge, immortal cultivators are faster than ordinary people. More importantly, exam content and teaching materials are originally formulated by immortal cultivators for human beings. They have fundamental advantages.
Everyone knows the key to this.
In particular, maybe we can use this imperial examination to regain control of the previously lost departments.
One by one, little thoughts began to come alive again.
The situation in the capital has changed quietly, and Xu Mochen didn't even know about it.
After solving the main problems of Lanzhou Hydropower Station, we will take advantage of the situation to set up a pharmaceutical factory.
With plans for steel mills and other projects, Xu Mochen returned to the capital.
Looking at the electric lights in the imperial study, he was quite satisfied.
"The fire fighters need to follow up," Xu Mochen urged, "Our technology is not yet in place now. Over time, it will cause a fire."
Most of the buildings in the palace are made of wood and are easily destroyed in case of fire.
Of course, even if Xu Mochen and other cultivators are here, the fire won’t be able to burn.
What he is worried about is the future use of private power.
Tang Derun wrote down the matter and handed over a pile of memorials: "Your Majesty, this is something that the courtiers have recently reported. All the important ministers have been singled out.
Next year, the imperial examination will be held every three years, and talented people from all states will participate."
Imperial examination? Xu Mochen is no stranger.
But after getting to know the immortal cultivators, his attitude towards the imperial examination changed.