"Master, the official outside said that the list will be released the day after tomorrow."
The time of this announcement was announced in advance, and the place to post the announcement was at the Gongyuan in the capital.
Xiaocha trot back all the way after inquiring about the news, his cheeks were hot, and he looked very nervous before the actual announcement.
Qin Muwen was infected by his emotions. Originally, he was copying and practicing calligraphy according to the cursive script written by Li Jin.
If Xiaoshan Leopard didn't happen to cry, Qin Muwen would have to coax the child first, otherwise he would be nervous about tea and rice.
Recently, Li Jin remodeled the model of the voyage ship in the Qingli Division of Dushui. He just said a general idea before, but he did not expect that the master of the Ministry of Engineering actually made a small model.
The word 'small' is only in relative terms. This model is 19 feet and 2 minutes (6.4 meters) long and 3 feet and 2 minutes (1.08 meters) wide. The two ends of the boat are pointed and the belly (hull) is very large. Contemporary existing boats but there is a huge difference in appearance.
The larger the hull, the more cargo it can carry. After all, a long voyage is not easy.
What surprised Li Jin the most was that this small model made all the propellers and waterproof compartments he casually described!
With waterproof compartments, boats are also safer on long journeys.
Although the placement of the sails, masts and rudder has to be carefully considered, the entire model already has the demeanor of a 'faring ship'.
It is precisely because of this that Li Jin has greater motivation to work hard to build a voyage ship for his country!
Before he came here, he had never had a deep understanding of this knowledge. Even if he knew, he had visited the 'Great Britain' in the UK when he was studying abroad.
The largest steamship in the world at that time left a deep impression on Li Jin.
Li Jin didn't think he could make something quickly, but the craftsmanship of the old master from the Ministry of Industry really surprised him.
Therefore, he has been soaking in the Ministry of Industry recently, working hard to make something.
Li Jin had previously seen brief introductions to Western countries in the collection of books in the Ministry of Industry's bookstore that was not open to outsiders.
He also tested the tone of other people in the Ministry of Industry, without exception, they all call themselves 'the kingdom of heaven' and think that the people outside are barbarians.
Li Jin was silent at the time. He thought, under such circumstances, even if the emperor himself said, 'My generation must develop industry, so as not to be overtaken by other countries', I am afraid everyone will be skeptical.
Therefore, Li Jin never thought that just a few words could change everyone's attitude.
But Li Jin really had a sense of belonging to this dynasty. He just wanted to do his best to make something.
Maybe it's not very useful now, but in a hundred years, it may come in handy.
Just like the records that Li Jin insists on writing every day, ranging from a few pennies for eggs in Hongyan Village and the capital to the work arrangement of the labor department, if it is discovered by future generations, it will be of great significance for textual research.
Seeing that Li Jin was getting along with a group of master craftsmen below, the member Wailang rolled up his sleeves and held wood to discuss matters with the masters.
He suddenly had a bold idea—
"Li Jin, I'm afraid he never thought of becoming a very personable minister!"
Otherwise, with Li Jin's current status as the official secretary of Dushui Qing, why would he need to be hands-on
As long as Li Jin casually imparts some knowledge of shipbuilding to others, he can gradually spread it to the ears of the waiter and the Shangshu, and his career will be smooth and smooth in the future.
But Li Jin didn't do that. When others asked him questions, he would answer them carefully.
But obviously, he spends most of his day in consultation with the shipbuilders.
He even moved lumber himself to build the hull he wanted to construct. Not too tired or dirty, adjust the position of the propeller over and over again.
Yuan Wai Lang was fascinated by it, until he was patted on the shoulder, he was about to say 'Zhu Shan, how old are you to play such tricks', and then remembered that Zhu Shan went to the library to check things today, instead of coming to the dock.
He has the highest official position in the entire dock, who dares to shoot him like this
As soon as Yuan Wailang turned around, he saw the face of Lord Shang Shu, he was startled, and he was about to bow and salute.
Shang Shu helped him up and said, "Where's Li Jin?"
Yuanwai Lang: "...Li, Li Jin?"
Looking at the eyes of Lord Shang Shu, Yuan Wai Lang quickly lowered his voice and said, "Master Hui, he is below, among a group of old masters, the youngest is him."
After Yuanwailang finished speaking, he realized that Lord Shangshu had conveyed his words again, with a more respectful attitude.
He is not a fool, and at this moment he also found that the entire upper deck of the dock is basically empty, replaced by guards standing in the dark. Then, the people around Lord Shangshu must be so big that he can't even think about it.
Yuanwai Lang looked down at the ground the whole time, pretending that he didn't know anything.
After the Master Shang Shu and the man left, it seemed that the man's white boots and indigo blue robes were reproduced over and over again.
His Majesty only became emperor when he was in his fifties, and he was not trained as a prince when he was young, so the matter of leaving the palace was very smooth.
He didn't make a special trip to see Li Jin, he just wanted to visit after hearing that Master Hui had recently returned to the temple.
Seeing the dock on the way back to the palace, His Majesty asked casually, "Will you try the article written by Li Jin, which is about the application and development of classics, water conservancy, and engineering?"
The big eunuch beside him figured out the holy will, but he was first-class, and immediately sent a guard to ask Li Jin now in the dock and where the Minister of Work was.
Seeing that His Majesty remembered Li's name so clearly, another eunuch smiled and said, "That's right. I heard that he is not only well-written, but also very generous. When he talks about problems, he never hides his secrets."
The emperor originally wanted to go down and have a look, but Jin'er, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, was next to him, so he followed him there.
The emperor's departure from the palace today was originally a private visit, without wearing a dragon robe, which saved others from kneeling and kowtowing three times. In addition, the minister of the Ministry of Industry came forward, and the subordinates of the Dushui Qingli Division did not dare to lie to their superiors.
Therefore, Li Jin didn't even know that the emperor actually came here, and even Yuanwailang didn't dare to think about the coming and going of such a high status.
In the evening, after Li Jin came home, the little buns came running, intending to tell Dad about the announcement the day after.
As a result, he got closer and smelled the smell of wood on his father's body. He stood there and hesitated for a while, but still held his father's hand very much for his father's face.
It is no longer like when I was a child, with a milky 'daddy smelly'.
Li Jin was warmed by the little brat, and coaxed him: "Fetch and play with my brother, and Dad will come to listen to you after taking a bath."
Little Baozi still stood there: "Baozi doesn't dislike Daddy. Daddy said that it's very hard for Daddy to be busy and support the family. Daddy must be very tired now. Sit here for a while and don't rush to take a shower, okay?"
Li Jin smiled and asked, "Dad taught you?"
The little bun hesitated for a while, but nodded, and added, "Bao was too inconsiderate of daddy before."
Li Jin held him on the chair beside him and said, "Baozi has always been good, what did you want to say to Daddy?"
Li Jin shifted the topic away, and the little bun really started to explain the time of the announcement to him. The little guy portrayed Dad's nervous appearance very vividly.
He also took Li Jin's hand and said, "Don't worry, Daddy, you said that the results will not be bad."
Li Jin smiled and didn't speak. Now it's becoming more and more clear that the little bun's language talent has been inherited from his father. Such a narrative ability is quite rare among his peers.
On the third day, before the ugly time (one to three in the morning) had passed completely, Qin Muwen's breathing became lighter. He still maintained the posture of nesting in Li Jin's arms, his mind was awake, and his heartbeat gradually accelerated.
Li Jin grabbed his waist and made him lie on top of him, "Awake?"
Qin Muwen was very nervous: "Let's go to Gongyuan to squat and put on the list."
Li Jin raised his eyebrows and asked, "Really?"
Qin Muwen was stunned for a moment, he just said casually, what does your husband mean, are you really going to take him out
Chunqi's announcement time is at Chenshi, and before Maoshi (five o'clock), the curfew is lifted, and they can leave the city and wait for the announcement outside the Gongyuan.
If the family happens to be in the outer city, then there is no need to wait for the morning bell and the evening drum, and you can go to the Gongyuan to wait before the ugly time has passed.
Although it is of no practical effect to be so early, it can relieve the anxiety of candidates and their families.
Of course, if the family has something to do with it, you can buy the good news delivery person in the Gongyuan in advance to see if your child can make it on the list.
But doing this is too risky, and if someone above me investigates it carefully, they may be punished.
Therefore, Li Jin chose to wait patiently, but it was only half a day, and he could afford it.
Just after Mao Shi, Xiao Cha got up to wash up, and was told by the master husband for a long time.
He looked at the master's husband, wrapped in cotton-padded clothes and cotton shoes, dressed as he was going to go out. He was shocked and envious.
The master is standing under the hanging flower door with a lantern waiting for the master. The two must be going to watch the announcement together.
Xiaocha still remembered that the master had been talking about the list for several days. The master was really fond of the master, so he went out with him directly.
On the fifth day of March, the weather had warmed up quite a bit, but it was still very cold in the morning, so Li Jin let Qin Muwen put on a padded jacket and covered his hands along the way.
It was too early, and there were no carriages along the way, only people who went door-to-door to collect night incense.
After walking for more than half an hour, the two finally arrived at the gate of Gongyuan.
At this moment, the sky was already bright, and the south wall of the Gongyuan was full of people. Li Jin and Qin Muwen looked at each other, and they could see clearly from each other's eyes.
They had guessed this scene before they came. After all, there were more than 4,000 people taking the test, and most of them still held a glimmer of hope and wanted to see the ranking.
Therefore, there are really many people waiting at the scene.
Li Jin found a corner, let Qin Muwen stand in, and blocked him from the wind by himself.
In the dim morning light, the man's eyes were dark, the bridge of his nose was high, and he covered all the noise with his broad shoulders.
After standing like this for more than an hour, the gate of the Gongyuan was finally opened, and more than a dozen strong men came out.
The crowd spontaneously made way for them, and when they reached the edge of the courtyard wall, a dozen men spontaneously divided into two groups and surrounded the courtyard wall, leaving the last person to post the list.
After posting the list in previous years, some people were very excited when they saw their name, and they ripped the list and took it back.
Since then, when Gongyuan posted the list, there must be at least ten people guarding it, or else they would post a layer of fake ones first, and then post the real list after everyone's enthusiasm subsided.
This time, it is obviously not to post fake lists, but to let people guard them.
Li Jin and Qin Muwen were getting closer, and he could hear the little husband's nervous heartbeat.
After such a short time, the list has been posted, Li Jin looked over, and his sight was blocked by the bun of the person in front of him.
Qin Muwen asked him in a low voice, "Did you see it? Did you hit it?"
Li Jin said: "There are too many people in front of you to see. Now that we are all here, let's just be presumptuous. I will hold you up and you will see."
There is a wall behind them, and it will not block others.
Qin Muwen nodded. He was easy-going and rarely embarrassed. Li Jin liked him very much.
In the crowd, Li Jin held his legs with both hands, Qin Muwen could clearly see that Li Jin's name was in the first place. Without his reminder, Li Jin put him down.
1st place! That's Huiyuan!
Qin Muwen was shocked for a moment and said, "A Jin, you, you are..."
Li Jin had already read the result from his performance. He took the little husband in his arms and said, "Quietly, let's go out first."
Otherwise, if you directly shout 'You are Huiyuan' at this moment, you may be surrounded by people inside and out for several times, and you won't be able to leave if you want to.
There were too many people around, and Li Jin protected him and walked more than ten meters before he got out of the crowd.
Qin Muwen's eyes were bright, and he called out all the words: "Huiyuan! A Jin, you are Huiyuan!"
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[In a narrow sense, 'Master' is an honorary title for craftsmen who have special skills, and 'Master' is also a teacher and a father.]
[The scale of the ship model is borrowed from the Great Britain, 60 meters long and 10 meters wide.]