"That's good!" Yang Song nodded and said, "Next topic!"

"Your Majesty!" Yang Zhong stood up and said: "There should be a regulation for this year's scientific examination and official recruitment!"

He went on to explain: "This year we plan to expand five towns, but the official reserve is already insufficient!"

Yang Zhong manages internal affairs and is very aware of how many officials there are in the country. The long-standing policy of training principals and deputies can no longer meet the needs of development.

Because the pace of expansion is accelerating and the shortage of officials is increasing, it is imperative to conduct the next scientific expedition!

"Yes, what Yang Zhong said is true!" He had so many things to do in one day that he almost forgot about it!

Yang Song asked: "When is the scientific examination expected to be held this year?"

Yang Zhong replied: "Go back to your Majesty! In the past, the appointment of officials was an encore, and there was no customization. If there was a gap, it would be opened once. This year, it will be the same as before, except that there will be more places for official positions!"

"Well, let's do it this year!" Yang Song turned to Zhu Xi and said, "Mr. Zhu, you should discuss with Yang Zhong as before and come up with a few sets of test questions!"

Zhu Xi stood up and accepted the order: "Yes, I obey your order!"

Looking at the smiling face, he is still very happy for this scientific examination!

At this time, Shen Kuo, who had always played a transparent role, stood up and said: "Your Majesty! I have something to say!"

"Mr. Shen, what's the matter?" Yang Song asked doubtfully. At this time, he couldn't think of what the other party wanted to say.

Shen Kuo cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, the Institute of Science and Technology that I am responsible for also lacks researchers. Except for Qin Jiushao, Chen Min, and Yang Zhongfu, there is not even a qualified assistant!"

"Therefore, for this scientific examination, are we going to recruit some talents with R&D talents?" After Shen Kuo finished speaking, he looked straight at Yang Song.

The scientific research that Shen Kuo is responsible for has always been in a state of shortage of major generals. Only four of them can be regarded as researchers, and the others are all odd jobs.

And even the handymen are senior students from the only middle school in the country!

Without enough knowledge, even the handyman may fail in his job. What if an ignorant person comes to sweep the floor and sweeps a piece of wood that he thinks is useless, but this piece of wood turns out to be a ruler?

Isn’t that a bad thing?

Therefore, Shen Kuo really doesn’t want to do everything by himself, which would have no R&D efficiency at all!

"Mr. Shen, I know your difficulties, but you also know the education situation of the people in the country. It can only be supported by a few of you!"

Yang Song is also very helpless! Besides, the highest academic qualifications in the country now, apart from the people in front of me, are middle school students!

He went there to find scientific research talents for him, not to mention researchers, not even assistants.

"I also know that, but aren't people being recruited every day in the country? I hope that there will be suitable talents among these people!"

Shen Kuo finally revealed his ultimate goal. This was to compete with Yang Zhong for people. Yang Zhong was conducting scientific examinations, but he was not selecting people from among these newcomers!

The common people in the past have been selected by Yang Zhong countless times. Anyone who has some culture has been reused!

"I see, then you should discuss it with Mr. Yang Zhong and Mr. Zhu!" Yang Song decided to be a hands-off boss on this matter!

He knew that the current territory was short of people, so he carried out a large-scale recruitment of people when preparations were almost complete, with the goal of doubling the number in half a year. He really hoped that the sooner the better!

When other departments saw that Yang Song was relieved, they were ready to stand up and ask for people!

When he saw this, he immediately said: "If there is any gap in each department, please discuss it with Yang Zhong!"

He turned to Yang Zhong and said: "Yang Zhong, there is only one central town under construction recently, so you have to work hard and wait until there are 100,000 people in the country by the middle of the year.

The department needs more manpower!”

Yang Song is reserving more time for Yang Zhong so that these departments can discuss it for a while. This matter cannot be taken carelessly!

"Yes, I obey!" Yang Zhong said gratefully, "Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty!"

"Okay!" Yang Song waved his hand and said, "Sit down, let's move on to the next topic!"

He found that there were a lot of things going on today. This was just a regular meeting. It felt like things had been piling up for more than half a year!

"Your Majesty, Li Ji has some advice!" Yang Song thought that there was no more advice, but Li Ji stood up again.

After Li Zhu received Yang Song's confirmation, he said: "The construction of the northern central town consumes a lot of materials, especially grain and wood!"

"The mayor of Central Town, Yan Ming, wrote that he needs to send more supplies, especially wood, nails, and professional construction tools. I will also go to the north tomorrow to guide the construction!"

Yang Song thought it was something and was mentally prepared. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be an ordinary 'little thing'!

"Well, we will send additional supplies and manpower. You can negotiate with each department and deliver what is needed as soon as possible!" Yang Song decided this matter easily!

How would this be considered a small matter in ordinary times? But compared to the previous ones, it must seem very small!

Let’s compare and see, it’s either the Southern Barbarian invasion or the imperial examination! There’s no comparison at all!

The next topic is a bit more common, and it is worth mentioning that it is finance and law!

Qian Liang reported the fiscal revenue for the first quarter. Overall, expenses were greater than income. However, with the support of stored supplies and several boxes of gold, he could still persevere easily!

Song Ci and Bao Jie reported on the compilation of the "Xia Kingdom Code" and listed several new laws. After discussion at the meeting, they were confirmed and recorded in the code!

Then there are the usual tedious things, such as household registration, the output of fields, timber, minerals and other materials, the domestic security situation...!

At the end of the day, Yang Song was so tired that he didn't even eat lunch!

After returning to the monarch's mansion at the back, he finally relaxed!

Yang Song had finished his meal and was sitting in his study, preparing to draw some newly discovered maps!

Xiaolan and Xiaojuan are here, brother-in-law!

Yang Song saw a cup of tea placed in front of him, looked up at the two women, and asked, "Why are you two here together today?"

Usually one of them comes to serve tea, but it is rare to see both of them coming at the same time!

"Your Majesty~!" The two girls each gave a blessing, and Xiaolan said: "Nothing, we are here to see if your Majesty, our two sisters, need help!"

When Xiaolan said this, her cheeks were slightly red and her expression was slightly unnatural!

When Xiaojuan saw Xiaolan's insincere look, she couldn't stand it and said to Yang Songzhi.

"Your Majesty~! Sister Xiaolan is embarrassed to say it, let others tell you!"

When Xiaolan heard what Xiaojuan said, she felt even more embarrassed, and her cheeks turned redder, but it didn't stop Xiaojuan from going on!

Xiaojuan then continued: "Your Majesty~! Do you see the difference between us two sisters today?"

After saying that, he walked around in front of Yang Song!

After her reminder, Yang Song realized that the jewelry they were wearing was the same set he had given to them not long ago!

These two ladies are here to present treasures! If you look carefully, these two sets of jewelry look just right on them!

"Haha~!" Yang Song smiled softly and said: "It's pretty good, it looks good!"

The moment the two girls burst into smiles upon hearing Yang Song's compliment, the whole room became bright!
Chapter completed!