In the 22nd year of Zhenguan, the spring examination.

The imperial examination is one of the greatest systems in Chinese history.

With the court's emphasis on the imperial examination, becoming a disciple of the emperor has become a topic of relish for all students in the world.

Especially the first batch of emperor disciples, they were valued by Li Zhi and became core members of the younger generation.

Among them, the most outstanding performance was Pei Xingjian, the top scholar who was promoted to the head of the kuo Department in just one year. He was less than 30 years old and was already a rising star in the political arena.

Just because of Li Zhi's respect for Pei Xingjian, as long as there is no major problem, once the new emperor succeeds to the throne, he will be the cornerstone of consolidating the new emperor's power, and it is possible to be granted a marquis and a prime minister.

The rest, such as Jie Yanjie, Peng Qingning, etc., were also local county officials at the youngest and were highly valued.

For a time, the saying "The Emperor's disciple jumped into the Dragon Gate" was widely circulated in Shilin.

No matter what your status or status are, as long as you take the imperial examination and enter the palace examination, you will immediately jump into the dragon gate like a carp, and your value will be twice as long.

Learn civil and military skills and sell them to the imperial family.

Who can refuse this temptation?

Therefore, the new imperial examination attracted the attention of the majority of Shilin people.

In the past, they needed to go through relationships and work together to constantly polish and prove their abilities in order to get the opportunity to recommend.

Now as long as you get good grades, you can directly see Tianyan and get valued.

Even the big bosses of the aristocratic families could not sit still. They clearly realized that the court had significantly improved the standards for enrollment in officials, and the proportion of imperial examinations to be selected is changing with each passing day.

The great family can survive for thousands of years and have their own unique features.

They are conservative, but they are by no means pedantic.

As the times progress, they will also change as they change and begin to arrange outstanding juniors in the school to try to enter the imperial examination.

Therefore, Chang'an, where heroes gathered together, gathered scholars from all over the world.

Tai Chi Palace.

Li Shimin held a cup of tea in both hands, gently blew away the floating leaves on it, teased a little, feeling the heat coming from his palm, and the chill on his body was mostly gone.

Winter has passed, and the land of Guanzhong has begun to warm up.

But Li Shimin's health was getting worse, especially when he was conquering Goguryeo, he was frostbite and his hands and feet were damaged, and his ability to resist cold was greatly reduced. When the weather was wet, he felt a kind of coldness in his bones when it became colder.

Li Shimin has fallen in love with this feeling since Li Yuanai asked someone to send tea to Beijing.

Especially in winter, he cannot drink too much wine in his body. It is uncomfortable to drink too much ginger soup. This warm tea does not have these disadvantages. It can be eaten in a cup of cups. It is not harmful to the body, but it is beneficial to the body.

In his words, this winter was all due to the tea.

"Father!"

Li Zhi walked in, holding a heavy piece of clothing-like object in his hand.

Li Shimin's eyes lit up and he said, "Sixteen is here to send good things again?"

In addition to the tea in his hand, Li Yuanai also sent a kerosene lamp.

Most of the oil lamps in this era are animal oil and vegetable oil, and the lighting is not good.

The brightness and burning method of kerosene lamps are several times higher than that of candles and animal and vegetable oil lamps, which instantly makes the night of the palace no longer dim.

However, due to the problem of oil extraction, kerosene cannot be promoted, and all the sources of goods are only stored in Li Yuanai's hands.

It was limited to Li Shimin, Li Zhi, and the trusted ministers who were rewarded by the emperor and the crown prince, such as Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling, so it did not cause a sensation.

But Li Shimin used it very comfortably and his quality of life has improved a lot.

Li Zhi nodded and said, "Uncle Sixteenth brought a cotton coat to his father, saying it was a warmth-keeping object. My father can give it a try."

Li Shimin suddenly moved and said, "Come on."

The reforms in Jiangnan were related to the future of the Tang Dynasty. Li Shimin was not very satisfied with Li Yuanai's actions in Jiangnan. Although he knew that his younger brother was doing well, he did not give him a refreshing feeling.

There is nothing particularly strange about Li Yuanai's current achievements, if it were any other wise ministers.

This does not meet his expectations for Li Yuanai.

Of course, he knew very well that some things would not be effective for a while, but his body did not improve due to meditation and recuperation, but instead became increasingly unhealthy, and he was inevitably a little anxious.

Who is not afraid of death?

Jiangnan was poor and corrupt due to his years of war. This was a political stain in the prosperous Zhenguan era and a heart disease. If you can see the changes in Jiangnan before your death, you will be better.

Cotton was the most criticized act of Li Yuanai entering the south of the Yangtze River.

He abandoned grain and replaced it with cotton, and planted useless ornamental objects on the fertile soil of Jiangnan where grain was abundant, which had long attracted discussions on the court and the public.

For the people of farming, farming is the foundation.

So many people wrote letters to impeach them from time to time, and it was not until recently that some people were relieved.

As for the reason for the calming position, Li Shimin is clear in his heart.

There is a difference between your own son and yourself after all.

Li Shimin attaches importance to censors, is good at accepting advice, and does not be punished for his words. Even if you say something fantasy, if you sue Li Jing for rebellion, he will not blame him. At most, he will just be a joke.

Li Zhi is different. It’s not that he cannot accept advice, but he is small-minded and can hold grudges.

Li Zhi didn't act wisely, and quietly put on small shoes for the other party, using Xu Jingzong to make a trap, so that he could be a sucker.

After a while, no one has impeached now.

Li Shimin knew that this cotton was Li Yuanai's first killer move, and he couldn't wait to get up with difficulty.

Li Zhi stepped forward and helped him in two steps.

A year ago, Li Shimin refused, but now he has compromised.

Looking at the thick cotton coat in front of me, it feels smooth and soft.

Li Zhi said: "Uncle Sixteen said in his letter that ordinary cotton coats are not made of silk, and most of them are linen, which is more warm than silk, but they are not as comfortable to wear on the body."

Li Shimin took off his fur and put on the cotton coat that Li Zhi sent on his body. Seeing that it was exactly the same size as his body, he smiled and said, "Sixteen is intent."

Before sending it, Li Zhi took a special sunbathing for a while based on Li Yuanai's reminder.

When Li Shimin wore it, the warmth immediately surged up. As he said, he stretched his body, and a different feeling immediately appeared.

As the emperor, Li Shimin naturally rarely suffered from cold. Even without cotton coats, he had various cold-resistant leathers.

Many years ago, the Xi people paid tribute to a piece of bear skin peeled from a brown bear of nearly 400 kilograms.

Li Shimin made it into a bear-skin coat, which he didn't feel cold even in the cold winter.

But there is a problem, that is, that big jacket alone is about 30 kilograms, and it feels uncomfortable to wear it on, just like wearing a heavy armor.

These problems are not present at all in cotton coats. They are light and breathable, and extremely cold-resistant.

What a person Li Shimin is? When it comes to silk and hemp clothes, it is instantly transparent.

Cotton is the same cotton, but the prices can be divided into different grades of materials such as silk, brocade, and linen.

What conditions are there, what type of buying, the rich and the poor are both killed, and it is a monopoly economy.

Li Shimin didn't have to worry about cotton coats. The sales of quilts were not good, and there were too many advantages of cotton products. In terms of cold protection, leather could not compete with it.

Who is winter?

Compared with kerosene lamps, tea leaves are not popular and are optional, so the competitiveness of cotton coats and quilts is extraordinary.

Li Zhi tied Li Shimin with a belt, then took out a pair of gloves and cotton shoes.

After a while, Li Shimin tried to do it, but he didn't expect that he would still have a pair of things and then changed one by one.

Looking at his furry hands, Li Shimin shook his head and sighed: "What a pity! If this thing was popular in the Tang Dynasty before winter, there were also soldiers on the front line. If soldiers on the front line had such a cold-proof object, they would not be frozen to death or frostbite in winter combat."

Li Zhi said: "This is also impossible. Cotton matured in late October last year. It took a while to hear him that it would take a while to make cotton into cotton. In addition, it took time to research and production. Fortunately, Jiangnan was rich in silk and craftsmen who were good at tailoring, otherwise they would not be successful in a while. I heard that because it was the first time, there were some problems in planting. Some of the cotton planted was inferior cotton and needed improvement. Uncle Sixteen wrote to him that it would be almost the end of this year."

Li Shimin said in a deep voice: "Can those inferior cotton be processed with methods?"

Li Zhi smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry, my father, uncle sixteen is so scared. The inferior cotton is not as effective as high-quality cotton, but it is much better than common cold-proof items. He plans to collect the inferior cotton first and make it into the first batch of cotton coats and quilts. Then transport it to Japan, Baekje, and Bohai to sell it, so that workers can practice their skills. They are cold and can make a fortune while they are at the right time. After they are familiar with it, they will prepare winter clothes and quilts for our dynasty. My son believes that once this item is released, the economy of Jiangsu and Lake in Jiangnan will be upside down."

Li Shimin laughed in silence: "For some reason, this kid seems to be particularly caring about Japan and Marcelona. He has an idea, so we just don't ask. As long as there is no conflict, he will do whatever he wants."

This fellow Taoist who died will not die, so why would Li Shimin be a good man and a trustworthy woman?

Anyway, Li Yuanai did the matter. Even if the incident happened, he would just scold Li Yuanai for being slandered. What does it have to do with his tall and complete Li Shimin?

Li Shimin asked, "You and Xiao Yizi also have this quilt, right?"

He knew that Li Yuanai would not favor one or the other, and Li Zhi, the best relationship with him, should have it.

However, I asked a little more about my beloved son and daughter.

I felt relieved after I got Li Zhi's words, "Of course there are."

"That's good!"

Li Shimin said with satisfaction: "Finally there is good news worth happy about!"

Li Zhi said: "It's more than that. This time, the scholars in Jiangnan have also achieved good results! Especially one named Luo Binwang, who has talent. Now there are not many people in Chang'an who don't know about it. They are already the most popular candidates for the top scorer."

Li Shimin was even more satisfied with the imperial examination.

Li Zhi has been supervising the country for many days, and what he is most proud of is Li Zhi's attitude towards the imperial examination and the opening of the palace examination.

This trick has given the monarch and minister a further connection, and can actively and accurately select the talents you like, rather than passively picking talents from a group of recommended people, effectively avoiding collusion.

Li Zhi has passed the imperial examination and gathered a group of young talents by his side.
Chapter completed!