The three passes were interconnected, and if something went wrong, Yuan Shu's remaining troops would not be able to defend the tunnel directly. Soon, the news of the success of the three passes was sent to the palace of General Jinling.
At this point, Zhang Xiu and Zhao Yun attacked from east to west and joined forces in Fuyang...
In Jinling City, in addition to the joy brought by the frequent good news, there was also a "strange news".
Since Pang Tong proposed the talent selection test, Naxian Hall began to focus on recruiting talents in the field of "organism".
Although it has caused some criticism, there are also cases of passive cooperation in some grass-roots talent selection and talent recruitment halls, but... you can be passive, and your "performance" will be reflected, especially if there are corresponding talents and talent recruitment at the township level.
If the museum is rejected but is accepted at the county or county level, the Ministry of Personnel will check the previous records and question the reasons for the rejection.
Therefore, grassroots officials who dare to go too far... who use their own will to "correct" the government orders of the General's Government will only be banned.
For a time, amidst some "small disturbances", a large number of machine learning talents were recruited by the General's Office.
After all, it seems a bit high-level to say that he is a talent in mechanical science, but in fact... he is just a craftsman!
In the Eastern Han Dynasty, although industry and commerce were not classified as lowly industries, the status of even famous craftsmen was far lower than that of officials.
Especially after concentrating solely on Confucianism, it is also a foolish dream to want to join the ranks of bureaucrats based only on "craftsmanship".
Baitu's papermaking and printing became the "first pot of gold" of fame, thanks to the educational power of paper and the accompanying educational models.
Otherwise, just inventing a water wheel or textile loom... Even if you directly invent the steam engine, I'm afraid it won't make any waves. At most, it will increase productivity and make the performance of local officials look better. After the court commends the officials, the local governor will commend the invention.
who...
Just like the Jenny Textile Machine that set off a wave of industrialization, the similar and earlier Huang Daopo Textile Machine of the Yuan Dynasty...the name of the inventor was not left, and it was only used as a key publicity figure in modern times.
Bai Tu directly recruits "craftsmen" from the Naxian Hall channel, and selects the best ones to serve in the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Civil Affairs. This is undoubtedly a huge attraction for famous craftsmen, not only in Yangzhou and the Central Plains.
Craftsmen from Jingzhou came after hearing the news.
After all, even if they fail to join the officialdom, the demand for craftsmen in Yangzhou is greater and the remuneration is better. Some craftsmen who were originally hesitant finally made a decision under the "big pie" of joining the officialdom.
Of course, serving in the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Civil Affairs does not mean keeping them away from the front line and wasting their talents by rushing them to make decisions on paperwork. Instead, they give officials the rank of "craftsman" in both the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the highest.
You can go to the "Grand Sacrifice Wine", which is nominally on the same level as the department.
It was at this time that a "strange news" occurred in Jinling...
A carpenter's shop in the west of the city was taken over by "unknown persons". A wooden pole was erected in front of the signboard, and a wooden kite was tied to the pole. Not only was it lifelike from the joints to the wings, but if there was a slight breeze, the wings, claws, and beak would all appear.
It moves, flies around the pole, and cries endlessly!
If it were in a more ignorant and closed place, it might be regarded as something with strange power and chaos, attracting fear, blind hostility or worship, but in Jinling... the people just marveled.
After Jinling Order Gu Yong learned the news, he took the initiative to visit and recommend talents for machine learning. This is also the responsibility of the officials of the General's Palace. Now that the three words "organism" were clearly posted on the door, he naturally had no choice but to go.
reason.
However, this also made some officials dissatisfied, thinking that the craftsman was too good at it and seemed to be arrogant!
Since you have come to Jinling and have the intention of seeking an official position, why not come to the Naxian Hall yourself? Why should you ask Magistrate Gu to pay him a visit in person?
Of course, if it is a famous scholar or scholar who is like this, everyone will think it is normal. The extreme form of double standards is that they fundamentally believe that the two are different and do not realize that they have double standards...
Fortunately, Gu Yong was not only a direct descendant of the Gu family, but was also known for his open-mindedness and impartiality, so Bai Tu gave him the important post of Jinling Order.
Although he is only a county magistrate, everyone knows that the Jinling Order is much more important than ordinary county magistrates! Even the county magistrate of Jinling has no say in the "county"...
However, after the reform of the Ministry of Punishment, the "burden" of the county magistrate has also been reduced a lot, and the judicial power has been gradually separated from the county magistrate. Gu Yong does not have to worry about the nobles of the major aristocratic families causing trouble in Jinling. Case lawsuits in Jinling will be submitted directly to the headquarters of the Ministry of Punishment , Wang Lang is sharpening his sword every day, and generally no one dares to provoke him.
Gu Yong came to this new small shop, first looked at the magical wooden kite, and after sighing, he went inside hoping to talk to the owner, but... he had a closed-door tea instead.
After entering the tea room behind closed doors, Gu Yong's face changed a bit due to his self-restraint. Finally, he suppressed his abnormality and left with a suppressed expression.
Bitter, bitter to the heart!
There was no roasted tea in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and the tea culture was still very rudimentary, with brewing tea being the main focus. However, it already had a large audience, especially literati, who drank tea in formal occasions and when they did not feel comfortable drinking.
However, Gu Yong had never tasted such a bitter tea. Even after leaving, he went to the medical school to take a look. The bitter taste in his mouth was still there. Gu Yong was afraid that someone had poisoned it!
However, Hua Tuo's words made Gu Yong feel relieved.
It's not poisonous or something bad, but Gao Lu tea, which is common in Jiaozhou.
Although it is close to Yangzhou, during the Eastern Han Dynasty, it undoubtedly fell into the category of "poor mountains and bad water". The completely different climate and environment, and the mosquito miasma, made people have extra prejudice against it. Gu Yong has never been there...
However, in order to search for medicine, Hua Tuo went to Jiaozhou and tasted Gaolu tea. He was very impressed by this kind of "tea" used by the people in Jiaozhou to entertain guests. When Gu Yong opened his mouth, Hua Tuo recognized it, but ...Judging from Gu Yong's description, it's probably an extra-dose version!
Gaolu tea is also known as Kuding tea in later generations. Although it is extremely bitter, some people are addicted to it. However, generally speaking, one bud in a bucket of boiling water is enough, and two or three buds are already extremely bitter...
Judging from Gu Yong's feelings, the other party is definitely either passionate or passionate, or he is causing trouble!
As soon as he entered, a maid came out, poured the tea carefully, and said, "My master is not feeling well and needs to rest. If you can wait, I will come out after a pot of tea."
Now that Gu Yong thinks about it, the maid clearly has a guilty conscience...
Time to return a pot of tea? You have to drink a pot of tea before you can see me, right?
That is to say, Gu Yong, who is usually a "good old man", has been praised in history for treating his enemies fairly, so just drinking bitter tea will not make him hold any grudges.
only……
The stiff tongue made him not want to go back.
A pot of tea can only allow the host to see you, but what about subsequent solicitations? Judging from your current attitude, it is clear that you are not welcome!
What's more, in essence, Gu Yong was too fond of craftsmen in Dui Tu, but he actually criticized it, thinking that this tended to emphasize skills and despise morality.
If these people are treated favorably, if in the future the people attach great importance to technology and despise morality, how can they achieve governance?
So after trying it once, Gu Yong reported the situation truthfully and had no intention of "challenging" it again.
Gu Yong's idea cannot be said to be completely wrong, and it also represents the idea of a large number of Confucian scholars. However, relatively speaking, Confucianism places too much trust in this world and believes that as long as people are regulated by etiquette and virtue, they can live a stable life for eternity.
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No matter how barren the land of China is, it will never get used to this stinky problem...
And as humans continue to develop, sooner or later they will realize that there is no place rich enough to allow people to be so willful.
After Bai Tu learned about this, he also took Lu Lingqi and Su Wei, who was secretly protecting him, to this shop that did not sell anything, hiding his identity.
The reason why Bai Tu hid his identity was because he didn't want to put too much pressure on the other party, and also to leave some room for relaxation. Even if the recruitment failed this time, no one else would know.
As soon as Bai Tu and Lu Lingqi walked in, saying they were going to visit their employer, the little maid came out again and brought a pot of tea to Bai Tu obediently. When she poured out the tea, Bai Tu found that the tea was a little green!
"The master hasn't gotten up yet. If the guests can wait, he will come out in just a pot of tea." After the maid finished speaking, she lowered her head and left in embarrassment.
During this period, Lu Lingqi kept staring at her...
Perhaps because two people came, they even poured two pots of tea!
"Hey! Do we really want to drink?" Lu Lingqi asked Bai Tu.
"If I endure this little hardship, it will bring more convenience to the people and reduce casualties to the soldiers, then why don't I eat it?" Bai Tu said with great righteousness.
Lu Lingqi looked at him in surprise.
"If I say it here, will others know?" Bai Tu asked rhetorically.
Lu Lingqi looked around and then said: "No one seems to have heard it."
"Then why don't you write it down yet!" Bai Tu urged.
Lu Lingqi:......
Bai Tu picked up the tea cup, brought it to his mouth, took a sip, and suddenly his face wrinkled into a chrysanthemum.
It seemed that drinking like this was not an option. Bai Tu gritted his teeth and drank a small cup in one gulp. Then he quickly took out a Sichuan brocade bag from his waist, poured out a rock candy and put it in his mouth. After chatting for a while, he gradually calmed down.
come over.
Lu Lingqi originally wanted to share the burden, but Bai Tu brushed her hand away: "Mr. Hua said, it's not good to drink during the Yuexin period."
"Bah! How did you know..." Lu Lingqi stared in anger, but she didn't know how to condemn her, so she had to keep silent.
How does Baitu know?
Morning exercises are stopped on these days every month. Why doesn’t Bai Tu know?
I saw Bai Tu with a cup of tea and a piece of sugar. His expression kept changing. After one pot of tea, he finally finished two pots of tea...
At this moment, the maid came in again at the right time and said: "I'm really sorry for the guest. My master is a little bit cold, so he came out to warm himself up by the fire. Please come to the inner hall to rest. There are chairs there, which are more comfortable."
Lu Lingqi already wanted to beat her up. After all, women have little self-control at this time, but Bai Tu stopped her in time. Not to mention that Bai Tu came here for talents, and besides... you can't drink tea in vain, right?
When he came to the inner hall, Bai Tu realized that there were chairs here, and he didn't know why he had to sit down on his knees just now!
It's just the chairs in the inner hall...
It looks so big and thick, and not only does it have armrests, it even looks like the arms and legs can be embedded in the armrests and hem, but the surface is covered with animal skin, and the inside... seems to be full of pits?
"Is this a torture chair?" Lu Lingqi asked bluntly.
"The guest has misunderstood. This is the owner's proud work. As long as the wheel is turned, the chair will have the effect of holding a table."
An Tiao, that is, massage.
The maid lowered her head in embarrassment, but she kept saying, "Maybe if I turn around a hundred times, my boss will be able to come out." After saying that, she ran out immediately.