This important person is naturally Ma Yun. Today's engineering examination was presided over by her herself. Since surrendering to Yu Ji that year. In the minds of Xiangyang people. Ma Yun is already a goddess. Worshiped by all.
past. Ma Yun also often enters and exits the academy. Even go to the street a few times occasionally. But these two years. She has rarely appeared in the public eye. Basically stay in the prefecture all day long without leaving home. And today. Ma Yun personally acted as the chief examiner of engineering. Naturally attracted many people. The outside of the academy is already crowded with people.
of course. These people are outside the academy. Ma Yun can't actually be seen. Because in addition to the candidates. It is impossible for other people to enter the academy.
at this time. Ma Yun sat in the chief examination bench. On her left and right are the Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry and the Vice-Kong Wen of the Research Institute, who rushed back from Chang'an. Although it has been nearly thirty. But because of proper maintenance. Ma Yun looked like twenty or so now. Still young and beautiful. Brilliant. but. Ma Yun looked at the "works" brought up. Lift it down again. His face became more and more solemn.
For this engineering exam. Ma Yun has high hopes. But it is probably affected by last year. Many of the "works" brought by the participants were actually strange weapons and farm tools. to be frank. The "works" of the two people who won the engineering examination last year are simply grandstanding. There is nothing practical. And Ma Yun finally rewarded them. It is just to mobilize everyone's enthusiasm for taking the test. However, things backfired. There are too many participants this year. But they also learned from last year. Want to cheat some rewards back. If it does this alone, that's all. In order to ensure the effect of the exam. All "works" are based on the assumptions of the participants. It is made intensively by craftsmen of the research institute. Really wasted a lot of manpower and material resources.
Just when Ma Yun was extremely disappointed. Another candidate walked forward. The "work" he presented seemed to be a loom. Ma Yun's eyes lit up. Can't help but turn around and ask: "What is this."
There are many candidates taking the exam. "Works" are also diverse. Naturally, it is impossible for Xiang Lang and Kong Wen to remember them all. but. They also made full preparations in advance. There is a list of people who took the exam. Xiang Lang picked up the list and glanced at it twice. Arched his hand towards Ma Yun and said, "Mrs. Hui. This is a new-style weaving machine."
The silk fabrics that people often say are silk fabrics. And in the silk and satin. But Aya was ranked first. It shows the important position of damask in silk fabrics. Actually. Aya is a jacquard silk fabric. Therefore, its weaving process is also very complicated. An ordinary weaving machine has fifty warp treads and sixty weft treads. As many as one hundred and ten. Very clumsy. It usually takes one and a half months to two months to weave a flower silk. As the boss of the Ministry of Engineering. Naturally, both Xiang Lang and Kong Wen have seen the weaving machine. But the weaving machine presented by this examinee only had twelve warp treads and twelve weft treads. It looks quite delicate. They didn't recognize it for a while.
After listening to Xiang Lang's introduction. Ma Yun's spirit was lifted. Many treads are missing. It will definitely be much simpler to operate. Ma Yun faintly felt that this was a great and invention. Can't help but ask: "How effective is this new weaving machine?"
Xiang Lang coughed twice in embarrassment. Said: "Ms. Hui. The subordinates have not had time to actually operate."
The exquisiteness of this new-style weaving damask is only relative to the traditional weaving damask. Compared to other people's "works". It is a hundred times more complicated. And this time all the "works" that took the exam were produced by the research institute. Time is tight and tasks are heavy. This new-style weaving machine was just completed this morning. So there is no time to try it. It's not that Xiang Lang is lazy.
The craftsmen of the institute are not very optimistic about this new weaving machine. Before they want to come. This weaving machine is much simplified than traditional weaving. Even if we can weave the silk. I'm afraid there are not many tricks. but. Ma Yun's thoughts are different from them. Some things are streamlined later. Maybe it will have a miraculous effect. Can not help asking the examinee: "What is your name. Who is it from?"
The candidate is only seventeen or eighteen years old. I heard Ma Yun ask him something. Can not help but flushed with nervousness. Rub both hands together. It seems that I don't know where to put it. After a while, he stammered and said: "Back. Madam Hui. Xiaomin. Xiaomin's surname is Ma named Jun. That's right. It's from Fufeng County."
If Liu Xin heard the name. I am afraid it will still be unclear. But Ma Yun was taken aback. It turns out that this teenager who stutters a bit is the famous inventor Ma Jun. This is an individual talent. Must keep him.
Ma Yun calmed down his excitement. He smiled and asked: "Ma Jun. Compared with the ordinary weaving machine, this new weaving machine you invented. What's unique?"
Speaking of own invention. Ma Jun's courage suddenly strengthened. Speaking becomes fluent. Said loudly: "This new weaving machine is simple in structure. It is easy to operate. More importantly. It takes two months for the old weaving machine to weave a piece of jacquard silk brocade. It only takes seven to ten days to use the new weaving machine. Weave a silk brocade."
If what Ma Jun said is true. This new weaving machine is equivalent to increasing the efficiency of weaving by five or six times. Ma Yun couldn't help but nodded secretly. Continue to ask: "With so many treads reduced. Will Lingjin not have as many exquisite fancy styles as before."
Ma Jun is quite confident in his invention. This has been tested in practice. Originally, he wanted to take the weaving machine he made to take the exam. But according to the exam regulations. Need to be uniformly produced by the research institute. Just give up. but. The materials and craftsmanship used by the research institute to make the new-style weaving machine are much better than those of his own. This made him more confident in the new weaving machine.
Facing Ma Yun's question. Ma Jun blurted out: "Mrs. Hui. This weaving machine by Xiaomin seems simple. As long as it is used properly, it can weave the most complex patterns. And the pattern can be varied. It can definitely weave the most beautiful in the world. Lingjin. Not only that. This weaving machine is exquisite in structure. It occupies a small area. It can be purchased even in ordinary people's homes."
Ma Yun turned to look at Xiang Lang and Kong Wen who were sitting on both sides. Seeing them, there seems to be disbelief. Can't help but say: "Ma Jun. You dare to demonstrate on the spot."
Ma Jun said without hesitation: "Xiaomin is willing to demonstrate on the spot."
Soon someone brought various silk threads. Ma Jun connected the warp and weft on the shuttle. Wear and knit back and forth. The movements are very skillful. This is just a simple demonstration. It is impossible to weave a complete flower brocade. Because even at the speed Ma Jun promised. It also takes seven to ten days. but. Ma Jun knitted in a hurry for half an hour. A small piece of brocade has appeared on the weaving machine. Above it is a bright peony. Colorful and distinct. It has a strong sense of three-dimensionality. It's breathtaking.
Ma Yun couldn't help applauding. Satisfyingly said: "Very good. If you teach the operation of this new type of weaving machine to others, it is not difficult."
Ma Jun leaned forward and said, "This new type of weaving machine is very easy to learn. Especially for those who have used the old type of weaving machine. Just a little bit is enough. Xiaomin's father died early. It all depends on his mother to raise him. My mother is weaving. Aya makes a living. Xiaomin often sees his mother sweating profusely when weaving a damask. It takes more than two months to weave a damask brocade. He has the intention to improve the damask weaving machine. Now my mother uses a new type of weaving. Lingji. Income has doubled several times over the past."
"Hehe. Unexpectedly you are still a filial son." Ma Yun nodded. He picked up the list in front of him and read it again. Immediately clinched the road. "Master Xiang. Master Kong. From my point of view. There is no real talent in the next'work'. Let's end this engineering exam. Ma Jun is the strong student of this engineering exam. I still have interest. Let him take up the post of Assistant Minister of Engineering Department. What do you think."
After listening to Ma Yun's words. Ma Jun became excited again. He stammered and said: "Small. Small. Min. Many. Many. Thank you, Madam."
Kong Wen is now devoted to the papermaking business. He has never expressed his views on official positions and the like. Xiang Lang frowned and said, "Mrs. Qizhen. The subordinates thought something was wrong. Let's wait for the lord to return."
Want to be an official in that era. But it's not just talented learning. You must also study your character and appearance. There is nothing wrong with Ma Jun's character. It's just this stuttering problem. That's almost the same as disability. It looks a little ugly. It's still difficult to get a job. Not to mention the disability.
Ma Yun noticed it. Although Ma Jun is not good at words. But when it comes to his invention. But even the stuttering problem is gone. Just like some people in later generations. Although stammering. But sing a song and not only do not stammer. And it sounds very nice. She is a person who cherishes talents. A great inventor like Ma Jun is exactly what Liu Xin needs. Even Liu Xin would agree with her decision here. Could not help but waved his hand. Said: "There is no need to discuss this matter. Your lord has me to talk to him."
quickly. The results of the exam were announced. Ma Jun, the newly appointed engineer Zhuang Yuan, wears red and green. Kwa Street Parade. The institute then included the new-style weaving machine invented by Ma Jun as the most important civilian product in the promotion plan.
The engineering exam was over after only half a day. Many candidates at the back have no chance to show their "work". Although very regrettable. But through the publicity of the research institute. They also gradually understand what kind of "work" has the chance to be recognized by the examiner. This laid a right direction for future engineering examinations. In the next few years, Dahan's technological level will be promoted.
On the first day of the engineering examination, a heavyweight talent like Ma Jun was discovered. Ma Yun was particularly excited. She didn't plan to take the martial arts exam, but she also appeared on the examiner's bench for the martial arts exam the next day.