Not long after spring, good news came from Rong’s mansion.
Rong Lian won first place and successfully entered the imperial examination. If he came out on top again, he would be named in the Wei Dynasty for decades.
When the news reached Linxi, Rong Xi smiled lightly. This was the plot of the original book. He had already known it, so he was not too surprised.
If nothing unexpected happens, Rong Lian is indeed the top scorer.
Rong Lian’s matter was nothing but a trivial matter to him. He was very busy now. During the day, he had to discuss the development of new weapons with Cheng Hao, and at night he was forced to explore the mysteries of life with Qin Ke.
Exhausted physically and mentally.
Of course, in the eyes of outsiders, Rong Shaoqing became more and more handsome.
At the same time, the charity hall was also preparing for construction. He had told Shopkeeper Du that all the net profits from the shop would be used for the charity hall.
“Young master! Young master!” Liu He’s anxious voice came from the courtyard.
Rong Xi finally took a rest today, and was resting on the rocking chair with his eyes closed. After hearing the noise, he sighed softly in his heart, looked at Qin Ke, stood up and walked out of the room.
Before he could ask questions, Liu He hurriedly said: “Third young master fell down and injured . Is Doctor Chen here?”
Rong Mo?
Rong Xi frowned, Qin Ke had ordered people to search for Chen Chuangu.
In an instant, Chen Chuangu, Rong Xi and Qin Ke arrived at Rong’s house.
After moving out, Rong Xi rarely stepped into his ancestral house. As soon as he entered, he felt that the ancestral house had changed drastically. However, Rong Mo was seriously injured now and he couldn’t think about it too much.
In Rong Mo’s room, Rong Weiheng’s face was full of anxiety. When he saw Chen Chuangu, he immediately said respectfully: “Doctor Chen, please see how Ah Mo is doing.”
Chen Chuangu didn’t waste words either, he went straight to the bedside. Seeing the bloodstains all over the young man’s face and body, and his clothes torn, he couldn’t help but feel shocked. He hurriedly checked the pulse carefully, and after a while he breathed a long sigh of relief, and said: “He is not seriously injured, just some skin trauma. As for the coma, it may be caused by the impact on the head.”
Hearing that his head was injured, Rong Weiheng became more worried.
Chen Chuangu explained: “You don’t have to worry, he is indeed fine.”
His assurance made Rong Weiheng feel a little relieved.
“The wounds still need to be cleaned and treated with medicine,” Chen Chuangu said, taking the medicine and handing it to Rong Weiheng, then curiously asking, “I wonder why he fell?”
It was not like he had never seen someone injured in a fall, but injuries like this were relatively rare.
Rong Weiheng didn’t know clearly either, and said, “It was the Guo girl who carried him back. I haven’t asked clearly yet.”
Rong Xi’s eyebrows moved, “Guo Yao?”
He looked around the room and saw no sign of Guo Yao, so he looked outside the room and saw Guo Yao standing quietly in the courtyard with a worried look on her face.
Rong Xi stepped out and came to her. He saw some scratches on her hands and body. He couldn’t help but look back and shout: “Brother Chen, take a look for her.”
“Young master, I am fine.” Guo Yao asked anxiously, “I don’t know if the third young master…”
Rong Xi said gently: “He’s fine. Treat the wound first and talk about it later.”
After Guo Yao finished taking the medicine and changed her clothes, Rong Mo also woke up.
His eyes were dark and deep, but when he saw Rong Xi, they burst into great light.
He was always taciturn, so Rong Xi asked Guo Yao, “What happened?”
Guo Yao answered honestly: “He was testing the bird on the top of the mountain today and accidentally fell off.”
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“Why did he fall?” Rong Xi was puzzled.
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“Have you successfully flown with other objects before?”
Guo Yao nodded. Although she felt that Rong Mo did not care about his own life, she admired his courage and talent.
Rong Xi looked back at Rong Mo and suddenly bent his eyes and praised with a smile: “The third brother is very talented and has a commendable spirit, but you must also take care of your life. Don’t let the second uncle worry.”
Rong Mo was stunned for a few seconds, then saw Rong Weiheng’s distressed look and slowly nodded in agreement.
“When you recover, can you let me see the bird?” Rong Xi smiled and asked.
Rong Mo nodded hard.
Rong Mo’s accident nearly touched the truth, which really fascinated Rong Xi.
He just gave him an idea on a whim, but Rong Mo persisted in searching for the truth until now. Although he was heartbroken, he was also relieved.
Thinking of this, he thought of Guo Zigui.
He didn’t know if the fleet was safe now.
Time flied, and in a blink of an eye, the palace examination was over. Rong Lian was indeed selected as the number one scholar by the Emperor.
He was young, and handsome. He had stayed with Rong Xi for a long time, so his thoughts were influenced by Rong Xi, which was quite in line with the Emperor’s wishes.
Moreover, he was a great scholar. The Emperor was very satisfied with him, and it was reasonable for him to be the number one scholar.
When the news reached Linxi, Rong Weijing was so surprised and happy that even his face softened a lot.
He thought that Rong Lian would stay in the Imperial Academy for a few years, but he didn’t expect that his son would ask to be stationed outside. It was okay to go outside, go out, and take more qualifications. But he never expected that his son would go to the southern border of the Wei Dynasty. Nowadays, the Wei Dynasty had a vast territory in the north and south, but in terms of prosperity, the south was not as prosperous as the north. In the eyes of the imperial court, the south was full of barren mountains and rivers, and the people were uneducated, making it extremely difficult to govern. Rong Lian’s move made him really confused and surprised. Although Rong Weijing was no longer a minister, Rong Xi’s reputation was not weak. He was highly acknowledged by the Emperor, and he was on good terms with King Qin, so it was easy for his brother, Rong Lian, to have a prosperous official career in the future.
Why did he choose to go to that remote place?
Before taking office, Rong Lian and Liang Siwen made a special trip back to Rong’s house.
After Concubine He heard the news, she just felt sorry for Rong Lian’s suffering in the future. On the other hand, Rong Weijing angrily and harshly scolded him: “What political achievements can you achieve in those places! How will you spend your life?”
Rong Lian was determined, “Father, Southern Border is also the territory of the Wei Dynasty, and the people in the Southern Border are all people of the Wei Dynasty. What’s the difference?” The reason it was poor and remote was merely because the path to prosperity had not been found yet. If the court continued to ignore it, how could the people become prosperous?
Rong Weijing sighed and told him to get lost.
Rong Lian retreated from the house and couldn’t help but look back before leaving.
It had only been two years, but his father, who was once tall and majestic, had become so old.
Liang Siwen was waiting outside the courtyard. When he saw him coming out, he immediately smiled and said, “Let’s go see my father and brother Rong.”
As soon as they arrived at the new house, Rong Xi and Qin Ke rode back on horseback.
“Father!”
“Brother.”
The four of them sat down in the main hall.
“It’s a long way to the Southern Border. My second brother must take care of himself.” Rong Xi said it with concern.
Moreover, the customs in the Southern Border were very different from those in the north, and Rong Lian might not be able to adapt to them.
Rong Lian smiled and said, “Brother, don’t worry.”
He was there to experience, not to enjoy leisure life. The Southern Border was indeed not a wealthy land, and life must be extremely difficult, but he was not afraid.
Rong Xi felt very relieved when he saw his resolute expression.
Two years ago, Rong Lian seemed a bit naive; now he became a responsible man. He didn’t need to suffer the pain of separation from father and son, or the pain of separation from his lover. Even so, he was still getting closer to being a good Minister in the original book.
It was just a little more tender than Rong Lian in the original book.
The original book was not really a happy one. He and Liang Siwen lived in different beds. Although they shared the same place after death, it still made people feel sad.
Now there was no obstacle between the two and they could be regarded as a couple.
The two only stayed for three days before setting off for the Southern Border.
After Rong Mo recovered from his injury, Rong Xi went out with him to see the experience.
The bird was very large. According to future generations, a flying wing would be about seven meters long, so it was indeed feasible to carry people.
It was just too dangerous.
The gliding sports of the future were established on scientific foundations and had powered propulsion, yet back then, they were still rather rudimentary.
But, this was just the beginning.
In the autumn of the second year of Qingfeng.
The Wei Dynasty ushered in a good harvest and the people were overjoyed.
At the same time, the Weapons Department created a heavy firearm called the “artillery” after the matchlock cannon.
This device was so powerful that it often caused the earth to shake when tested.
In the past six months, Rong Lian and Rong Xi had exchanged letters, and the letters contained Rong Lian’s experience in the past six months.
When he first arrived in the Southern Border, it was indeed difficult for him, but after several months of visiting and investigating, he gradually adapted.
During this period, he had many experiences and became more steadfast in his beliefs.
He always admired Rong Xi, so he often expressed his thoughts in letters. If he encountered obstacles, he would humbly ask Rong Xi for advice.
On this day, Rong Lian sent another message to Linxi.
Rong Xi leaned on Qin Ke’s chest and after reading the letter, he couldn’t help but smile: “My second brother’s thinking is getting more and more creative.”
Qin Ke said “hmm”, stretched out his hand to hold Rong Xi’s wrist, and played with it repeatedly.
“His Majesty wants to establish coastal defense and build a navy,” Qin Ke said lightly, “but there are no suitable generals in the court.”
Rong Xi was slightly stunned and looked back at him.
“There was no news from King Shun and his party, which aroused heated discussions in the court. Many courtiers believed that building a navy was meaningless.”
“What did the Emperor say?” Rong Xi asked with a frown.
Qin Ke chuckled, “The Emperor is hesitant now and seems to want to wait for King Shun to return.”
If King Shun came back smoothly, it shouldn’t be difficult to train the navy.
Rong Xi pondered for a moment and said, “I have some humble opinions.”
Based on the experience of later generations, he discussed with Qin Ke for a full hour.
One of them had advanced experience, and the other had led the army for more than ten years. After the two of them perfected their plan, Qin Ke secretly reported it to Shengjing.
After the Emperor saw it, he couldn’t help but marveled. His originally wavering heart became firm again.
At this moment, Cangzhou came to report that King Shun was back!
Before the news reached Shengjing, Wei Zhan had already arrived in Mengshan.
From Cangzhou to Shengjing, they had to pass through Mengshan County.
Wei Zhan lived up to everyone’s expectations, helped Jin Jili regain the throne, and returned across the ocean. Naturally, he should go to Shengjing.
But that didn’t stop him from staying in Linxi for two days.
After Rong Xi learned the news, he and Qin Ke returned home from their offices and saw Wei Zhan sitting outside the school, sharing the thrilling journey in a foreign country with the students.
Everyone was listening with great interest when they heard the sound of horse hooves and immediately looked up.
Rong Xi saw Guo Zigui at a glance and felt reassured.
“Young master!” Guo Zigui was much darker, but also looked much stronger.
He looked at Rong Xi in astonishment, as if he had thousands of words to say to him.
Wei Zhan provoked Qin Ke: “Let’s have a fight?”
He had been wandering by the sea for a long time and had not had a fight with anyone for a long time. Now he felt itchy and unbearable.
Qin Ke refused coldly: “You have been running all the way here. If I win against you, wouldn’t it be a defeat without force?”
He needed to conserve his strength and use it with his lover at night.
After the four of them entered the study, Guo Zigui handed over all the records of the journey to Rong Xi and said excitedly: “Report to the young master, although this trip is dangerous, it is quite worth it.”
Rong Xi flipped through Guo Zigui’s detailed records carefully. He couldn’t help but smile, and say, “Not bad.”
After being praised by him, Guo Zigui’s cheeks were slightly red and his eyes were brighter .
“If it were written into a script, making all the people of Wei Dynasty aware of overseas adventures, how would that be?” Rong Xi asked Qin Ke.
Qin Ke inquired, “What is a script?”
Considering that there was no concept of scripts in Wei Dynasty, Rong Xi suggested, “Their journey is bound to be thrilling and interesting. Why not write it into popular stories? This way, it can be read by a wider audience.”
As for Wei Dynasty sending troops to assist the Prince of Baisha, it would surely be recorded in history, so there was no need for others to worry about it.
“Very good.”
In the late autumn of the second year of Qingfeng, King Shun led his troops back to the country, and brought back some rare treasures, which aroused much discussion among the people.
The people were very interested in the treasure, but Rong Xi was completely stunned by something else.
His eyes shone, he pointed at the last page of Guo Zigui’s record book and asked, “What is this?”
Guo Zigui went to take a look and explained: “There is a strange tree in Baisha Kingdom. When you cut the trunk, white tears will flow out. The locals call it…”
Rong Xi couldn’t hear clearly what Guo Zigui said, he was in excitement at this time.
That is a rubber tree!
He had been looking for a rubber tree for a long time, thinking that he would never see it again in this life, but he didn’t expect that Guo Zigui would bring him such a big surprise!
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It’s about to end O(∩_∩)O Haha~ Industrial development is very slow, and I can’t write about modern industry in one breath. “Rong Xi is just getting started.”.
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Thanks for the chapter! Condensing centuries of innovation & discoveries in a blink of an eye is not doable. Slow & steady works better longterm.
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