I am engaged in construction in Datang

"This is the bet I want to make with you."

Li Shimin underestimated the madness of thirsty people for water.

As long as there is a slight chance, they can directly overturn the game.

If the ladies are truly exceptional, this talent test would be a challenge to the imperial examination.

If the women's abilities are exceptionally impressive, then, as mentioned before, it would be a 'good list' for choosing a wife.

This is a situation where ladies from all over the world are working together to fight against the wind, so we must have the courage to fight to the death.

This talent test...it's just a gimmick.

In Li Yin's mind, this is the imperial examination.

"How to bet? How much is the stake?" Li Shimin became interested.

Times have changed. Women do need to go out to work to create value, rather than staying at home sewing all day.

And when weaving efficiency becomes higher, how much will the women’s sewing be worth?

"Let's bet on the value of our ladies. The stakes are Chang'an University and the steel mill."

Li Yin said, "If I lose, Chang'an University, its affiliated hospitals, and the steel mill will all belong to the court."

"If I win, the imperial examinations in the world will no longer be divided between men and women."

Li Shimin almost dropped the chopsticks in his hand.

As someone who has a deep understanding of Chang'an University and the steel plant as he does, he naturally knows the value of it.

Under the impact of the new education system, the status of the imperial examination will inevitably be impacted. Within thirty years, the significance of the imperial examination for selecting talents will be greatly reduced.

From this perspective, the value of Chang'an University and the steel plant is far beyond the reach of the imperial examination.

"What a generous gesture."

Li Shimin exclaimed: "It seems that I am doomed to fail."

"We haven't even started the competition yet, why are you so discouraged, brother?"

How could she know whether she would win or lose? She just thought that the value of the imperial examination itself was no less than these two.

Moreover, Chang'an University will definitely be under the control of the imperial court in the future. How can the steel plant and its military factory industries be controlled by the common people?

It’s terrifying to think that ordinary people are holding weapons manufacturing factories in their hands.

"My sister was too sure, so I lost my confidence."

Li Shimin continued, "Women in the world suffer from the pain of wasting time. Let alone others, your talent is no less than your brother's."

To put it bluntly, most of Li Shimin's interpersonal relationships were maintained by Guanyinbi.

"My sister-in-law is really amazing. She is a rare lady in the world."

Li Yin glanced at Li Shimin and said, "Brother, this is a good thing. I wonder if you have ever been bullied by others in your family."

“……”Li Shimin.

Don't be too obvious in your hints. Sister, please don't dwell on the past. Don't mention it again.

“New times have new rules.”

Li Yin finished her meal, put down her bowl and chopsticks and drank tea: "Let the past be the past. It's not good to forcefully correct the old rules and ignore the reality."

Having said that, she brought the conversation back to the bet.

"Brother, is this bet possible?"

Li Shimin was moved: "Ask me to go back and discuss it."

"Okay." Li Yin nodded: "Brother, no matter whether it succeeds or not, I will ask you for a place in the Imperial College."

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Li Shimin was confused: "Aren't all the students in the village studying in the First Attached Primary School?"

"He is not from the village."

No one from the village is allowed to enter officialdom. This is a rule set early on.

Even sons-in-law were not allowed to serve as officials in the court.

Nuzhuang is Nuzhuang and it will always be just a pure small village.

Li Yin said, "If the Wu family girl is willing, I would like to send her to attend the class as an auditor."

"If the Talented Women's Examination is really held, I'm sure many officials will try to find a way to get a place for their daughters."

……

Jiannan Road, Zhangjia Village.

Li Xiu came to visit Zhang's family, mainly for their baby.

"Zhang Alang, please don't be disgusted by my visit again."

"Where?"

Zhang Da was all smiles, and asked his wife to serve tea and fruits: "It is a great honor for Master Li to come to our Zhang family."

"Zhang Alang."

Li Xiu organized his words: "Last time I came here, I told you that my daughter has a talent for studying. Do you remember?"

“Yes.”

Zhang Da smiled bitterly: "But other than improving your knowledge and marrying into a good family, what else can it be used for?"

When Master Li first came to visit his home, he said that the baby was a good student. He was happy for a long time, thinking to himself, could it be that Liu Jin had finally come to his senses?

Only later did I realize that Liu Jin was not smart, but the girl was smart.

“It’s useful.”

Li Xiu took out the latest issue of the weekly report and pointed at a piece of news on it.

"Look, the Tang Dynasty is going to hold a talent test for women. Although it may be a bit of a joke, it is still held by the imperial court."

"Why not ask a good girl to give it a try? If she makes the list, she can get a lot of benefits."

Li Xiu said: "At least I can find a good husband."

Zhang Da also studied pinyin for some time. Although he could not recognize the characters, he could still read them haltingly.

"This……"

Zhang Da hesitated: "It will cost a lot of money, right?"

If Liu Jin was that smart, he would offer her up without hesitation, but what was the talent test for girls?

does it worth?

"Zhang Alang, this is a bet between Master Li and the court officials."

Li Xiu had spent quite some time in Chang'an, so he could see clearly that nothing that Master Li created was simple.

This talent test looks like a talent test, but what’s behind it?

His colleagues who were still in the capital complained to him in their correspondence that a lady named Yuan Tingran had joined the Ministry of Shangshu, and that all the people in the Ministry of Revenue were not as good as her.

Zhang Da frowned and thought. He calculated the money in his family and thought about his father Aweng.

He calculated how much money it would cost to offer a beautiful girl to compete for that talented girl, and how many more acres of land he would have to plant.

My wife is old now. Can she still embroider for others?

Liu Jin is strong and can go to the city to do hard labor.

"Aye."

Zhang Haonu came out of the kitchen carrying a plate of fruits and vegetables: "You can wait, there's no need to be too anxious."

If you miss the chance this time, you can wait for next time.

She also knew the content of the bet, and maybe she would be able to directly take part in the imperial examination in the future.

She believed that one day she would be able to take the examination.

"What are you waiting for!"

Zhang Liujin rushed in from outside: "My sister is almost fourteen years old. If she waits another three years, she will be married!"

He didn't understand what the test of talented women was, but this was a bet between Lord Li and the imperial court, and the stakes were so high that it looked very impressive.

His sister is so smart. She can remember everything in the book after just one look. Why should he wait?

How glorious would it be if his sister won the first prize?

When he goes out, he can tell others with his nose in the air that I, Zhang Liujin, am Zhang Haonu's brother!

Zhang Da's frown gradually relaxed: "Master Li, where did the books come from?"

"Is it expensive?"

"If it was two years ago, it would have been extremely expensive."

Li Xiu smiled and said, "But it's not expensive now. Of course, it's still not cheap here."

Previously, several strings of coins were needed to buy a book, but now it only costs a hundred coins.

Besides, there are many children in the village who need to go to school, so we can just buy it together.

"Let's buy a few urgently needed books first, and ask my friend to buy the rest from the women's farm."