Chapter 886 - 886 Lantern Festival (5)

Chapter 886: Chapter 886 Lantern Festival (5)

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“Yeah. There will be another general examination next year. I’m sure there will be many students coming to the capital in advance.” Gu Chengrui nodded.

“Speaking of exams, Chengrui, are you still not planning to participate?” The Emperor asked.

“No, I’ll just stay in my hospital or medical center. Moreover, I can give Chen He ideas from time to time.” When Gu Chengrui said this, he thought of the drawbacks of the eight essays in the imperial examination. He looked at the Emperor and asked, “Emperor, have you ever thought of reforming the path of the imperial examination?”

“Reforms? How?” The Emperor asked curiously.

Gu Chengrui tried his best to be ignorant and said, “I feel that the imperial examination is too monotonous.

“Just like agriculture and medicine, where mathematics is required by the Ministry of Revenue.

“Also, the knowledge of the construction of river banks and bridges when joining the Ministry of Works.

“This is especially true for building bridges. It won’t be just a simple piling process; there must be many things to learn.

“For example, the local soil quality, the bearing capacity of the required materials, and so on. These required specialized and in-depth research. Only after hiring a scholar in this area would the bridge be more robust and durable in the future.

“Especially the supporting pillars; they must be made of sturdy, durable mahogany wood. They were not chosen because they looked good but because they could support heavy weights.

“Otherwise, once the pillar breaks, the entire second floor will collapse.”

“Are these things useful?” General Zhou asked in confusion.

“Of course, they are useful. Paper and incense are all things that improve people’s lives.

“Also, why is a bucket fine when water is in it but breaks when it turns to ice?

“Also, how do the wind and clouds we see form?

“If we know what’s happening, could we change the weather with human power?

“Also, why wouldn’t something fly into the sky when dropped? Why will it fall to the ground instead?

“Why would an adult and a child land on the ground simultaneously when they fell from the same height?

“If we want to develop into a strong country, we can’t rely on the current imperial examination system. It’s too singular and monotonous.

“Other than being an official, there are many other paths that people can take.” Gu Chengrui said..