Chapter 992: Boiling Frogs in Warm Water

More than ten days later, in Xianyang of the Qin Dynasty,

It’s autumn now, and it’s the time when the autumn air is crisp and clear.

Xianyang is still as usual, becoming more and more lively day by day. Countless people come to Xianyang from all over the world every day.

Especially after the Western Region also became the territory of Great Qin,

Those merchants from the Western Regions had to cross the Great Wall despite extremely high taxes.

Because here are the best products in the world,

The simplest ones are silk and porcelain, which are not available anywhere else.

Not to mention, those books containing countless wisdoms,

One book has more wisdom than five hundred pieces of parchment!

Therefore, as long as you can enter Daqin and buy these things, you will become rich.

You know, as the Huns advance westward, they find that a broader trade road has appeared in front of them.

The only thing that is a bit confusing is that Da Qin has some restrictions on the export of books.

But it's not a big problem.

All in all, this is a holy place for businessmen.

At this time, in a bookstore, the owner was giving instructions,

"Pack up those businessmen's books. This is the external version. Don't confuse it, otherwise the government will cause trouble."

The store clerks should arrive immediately.

"Master, don't worry, you can't go wrong."

"It's just that these people sell books, can the barbarians understand them?"

The shop owner said nonchalantly,

"Of course those people can't understand it, but it's not just for the barbarians, it's for the rebellious ones."

Hearing this, the guy was stunned.

"They are all rebels, why do we still want to do business with them?"

The shop owner said impatiently at this time,

"Why are you asking? As long as they buy books and give them money, it doesn't matter how they use it."

"Go quickly, go quickly."

Of course, he didn't know either. He also wondered why those rebellious people had to buy books from Da Qin.

If you really want to be rebellious, why not use the words and books of each country?

But he didn't care that much. Instead, he just looked outside, as if waiting for something.

After a while, a young man walked in slowly and leisurely,

The shop owner's eyes suddenly lit up, and he hurriedly came forward and said,

"Son, the exam list has been released? How many are there!"

The young man said casually,

"Twentieth place."

The shop owner frowned slightly.

"How come you are number 20? Aren't you usually pretty good in school?"

The young man replied calmly,

"No. 20 in Xianyang."

The shop owner was stunned for a moment, then laughed.

"Okay, okay! Hahaha! No. 20 in Xianyang, son, you are going to make a difference!"

The young man said something strange,

"Dad, this is just a big test. Why are you so excited?"

Although this exam was very large in scale, there was some sort of ranking.

But it’s just a final exam,

It is nothing special.

They usually take exams frequently.

But the shop owner lowered his voice and said,

"What do you know? Dad has news. The students who rank at the top of this exam may have a chance to be seen by His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Hearing this, the young man couldn't help but get excited.

"His Royal Highness can see it! Is it true?"

Today, His Highness the Crown Prince of Qin has already become a role model for all young people.

Everyone knows each other's legendary deeds!

The shop owner smiled and said,

"Of course it's true. No matter how hard you work, if you can pass the official examination, you might be able to go to the court and see His Royal Highness."

The young man suddenly became more and more excited,

Looking at his son who was determined to work hard, the shop owner couldn't help but smile.

Nowadays, the sons of common people do have the opportunity to enter the court.

He couldn't help but look in the direction of the palace and daydream,

What a wonderful thing it would be for his family to have such a day.

At this time, in the Xianyang Imperial Palace,

Zhao Lang was looking at the pile of papers in front of him, holding one in his hand, and said with a bit of envy,

"How do you practice each of these characters?"

These people's handwriting is more standard than the printed ones, which is outrageous.

After releasing the test papers, Zhao Lang quickly asked the slave beside him,

"How did officials at all levels react to this big exam?"

This time he organized a major exam in Xianyang and surrounding counties, and also made a ranking. After all, academies and universities are relatively mature.

This is, of course, preparation for the national examination that will follow.

This is his ultimate move to break the monopoly of the Qin aristocracy!

Just hearing this, Nu asked with some doubts,

"Master, why are these officials reacting to this matter?"

It's just a college exam, what do you need to respond to?

In the past few years, in which year, or in other words, in which month did the school not take this test twice or three times to check the progress of the students?

It's just that the scale of the exam this time is a bit larger.

But what does it matter?

Of course, Zhao Lang did what he told him, so he continued,

"Master, officials at all levels are busy with the autumn harvest. Taxation is very important today."

"Then there's the preparation for winter. Didn't you say that the Spring Festival will be held at the end of every year from now on?"

"Besides, this top student is mostly a child of aristocratic officials. Isn't it too late for everyone to be happy?"

Everyone is very busy now.

Zhao Lang suddenly showed a smile,

It would be best if no one cares about it. What he wants is this effect. After five or ten years,

He was taking a national entrance examination. Perhaps most of the people in front of him were disciples of noble officials.

But what about fifteen or twenty years from now?

The huge number of people will naturally highlight their advantages.

By that time, it was overwhelming.

The method of boiling frogs in warm water is most suitable here.

Maybe some old foxes have seen some clues, but now these old foxes are mostly their own people.

There will be no hindrance, and they will even help him cover it up.

This is the benefit of dealing with the old man in advance.

Of course, all this requires patience,

Putting down the paper in his hand, Zhao Lang exhaled slightly and quickly gave instructions,

"Have people write down the entire exam process, and then slowly improve it, so it will be useful in the future."

The slave naturally accepted the order and was about to leave when an attendant hurriedly walked in and reported,

"His Royal Highness, there is a letter from King Tiandu of Qi."

Zhao Lang raised his eyebrows and took the letter.

Shouldn't the other party be thinking about how to go out and become independent at this time? Why would he still write to him?

After opening the letter, Zhao Lang's expression suddenly became strange,

"Ayu actually found it!? It's a good place there."

That place was quite nice, but Xiang Yu only had so few people.

No wonder he wants Tian Du to push through.

If the other party is allowed to completely control that place, the damage will probably be considerable if a fight breaks out.

However, Tian Du has already arrived at your door. If you don’t put a nail in the door, you can’t help yourself.

He helped me with this!

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