This important person is naturally Ma Yun, and today's engineering examination is hosted by her personally. Since she surrendered to Yu Ji, in the minds of Xiangyang people, Ma Yun has become a goddess-like existence, and is worshiped by everyone.
In the past, Ma Yun would often go to the academy and even go out on the street occasionally. But in the past two years, she has rarely appeared in the public eye, basically staying in the state pastoral office all day without leaving home. Today, Ma Yun
Yun actually served as the chief examiner of engineering subjects, which naturally attracted many people. There was already a sea of people outside the academy.
Of course, these people could not actually see Ma Yun outside the academy, because except for the candidates, it was impossible for others to enter the academy.
At this time, Ma Yun was sitting in the examination chair. To her left and right were Zheng Xiang Lang, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry and the deputy director of the Research Institute, who had returned from Chang'an, and Kong Wen, the deputy director of the Research Institute. Although she was nearly thirty years old,
Due to proper maintenance, Ma Yun now looks like she is in her twenties, still young, beautiful and radiant. However, as Ma Yun watched the "works" being lifted up and down again, her face became more and more solemn.
Ma Yun had high hopes for this engineering exam. But probably due to the influence of last year, the "works" brought by many candidates were actually weird weapons and farm tools. To be honest, last year's engineering exam
The "works" of the two people who finally won the competition were just sensationalism without any practicality. And Ma Yun finally rewarded them just to mobilize everyone's enthusiasm for taking the test. However, it went against expectations. There were too many people taking the test this year.
However, they all followed what they did last year and wanted to get some rewards back. If it were just like this, in order to ensure the effectiveness of the exam, all the "works" were assembled by the craftsmen of the institute according to the ideas of the participants.
The production really wastes a lot of manpower and material resources.[
Just when Ma Yun was extremely disappointed, another candidate came forward. The "work" he presented seemed to be a loom, which made Ma Yun's eyes light up. She turned around and asked, "What is this?"
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There were many candidates taking the exam, and the "works" were also diverse. It was naturally impossible for Xiang Lang and Kong Wen to remember them all. However, they had made full preparations in advance and had a list of candidates taking the exam. Xiang Lang picked up the list
After looking at it twice, he cupped his hands towards Ma Yun and said, "Madam, this is a new silk weaving machine."
People often say that damask silk and satin are all silk fabrics, but among damask silk and satin, damask is ranked first, which shows the important position of damask in silk fabrics. In fact, damask is a kind of jacquard silk fabric, so its
The weaving process is also very complicated. An ordinary damask weaving machine has fifty warp treads and sixty weft treads, up to one hundred and ten, which is very clumsy. It often takes one and a half to two months to weave a piece of floral damask.
Months have passed. As the bosses of the Ministry of Works, Xiang Lang and Kong Wen have naturally seen the damask weaving machine. However, the damask weaving machine presented by this candidate only has twelve warp and weft treads.
, it looked quite exquisite, and they didn’t even recognize it for a moment.
After listening to Xiang Lang's introduction, Ma Yun's spirits were lifted. Without a lot of steps, the operation would definitely be much easier. Ma Yun vaguely felt that this was a great invention and couldn't help but ask: "This new type of aircraft
How effective is the damask weaving machine?”
Xiang Lang coughed twice awkwardly and said, "Back to Madam, my subordinates haven't had time to actually operate it yet."
The exquisiteness of the new damask weaving machine in front of us is only compared to the traditional damask weaving machine, but it is actually hundreds of times more complicated than other people's "works". And all the "works" taking the exam this time are
Produced by the research institute, the time is tight and the task is heavy. This new damask weaving machine was only completed this morning, so there was no time to try it out. It's not that Xiang Lang and the others were lazy.
The craftsmen at the institute are not very optimistic about this new damask weaving machine. In their opinion, this damask weaving machine is much simpler than the traditional damask weaving machine. Even if it can weave damask, it may not have many patterns. However,
, Ma Yun's idea was different from theirs. After some things were streamlined, they might have miraculous effects. She couldn't help but ask the candidate: "What's your name? Where do you come from?"
The candidate was only seventeen or eighteen years old. When Ma Yun asked him, he couldn't help but blushed nervously. He rubbed his hands back and forth, as if he didn't know where to put them. After a long while, he stammered.
: "Hui, Mrs. Hui. Xiaomin, Xiaomin's surname is Ma Jun, yes, yes, it's a surname from Fufeng County."
If Liu Xin heard this name, she might not understand why, but Ma Yun was shocked. It turned out that this young man with a stutter was actually the famous inventor Ma Jun! This is a talent, he must be recognized
Keep it!
Ma Yun calmed down her excitement and asked with a smile: "Ma Jun, what is unique about the new damask weaving machine you invented compared with ordinary damask weaving machines?"
Speaking of his invention, Ma Jun suddenly became more courageous and spoke fluently. He said loudly: "This new damask weaving machine has a simple structure and is easy to operate. More importantly, the old damask weaving machine can weave a piece of jacquard damask."
It takes two months to weave brocade, but using the new damask weaving machine only takes seven to ten days to weave a piece of damask."
If what Ma Jun said is true, this new damask weaving machine is equivalent to increasing the efficiency of damask weaving by five or six times. Ma Yun couldn't help but nodded secretly and continued to ask: "With so many steps reduced, will the damask weaving machine become less efficient?"
Not as many exquisite patterns as before?”
Ma Jun was quite confident in his invention, which had been tested in practice. Originally, he wanted to take the silk weaving machine he made to take the exam, but according to the exam regulations, it needed to be made by the research institute, so he gave up. However,
The materials and techniques used by the institute to make the new damask weaving machine were much more advanced than what he had made himself, which made him more confident in the new damask weaving machine.
Facing Ma Yun's question, Ma Jun blurted out: "Back to Madam, Xiao Min's damask weaving machine seems simple, but as long as it is used properly, it can weave the most complex patterns, and the patterns can be varied. It is absolutely
It can weave the most beautiful damask brocade in the world. Not only that, this damask weaving machine has a sophisticated structure and does not occupy a large area, so even ordinary people can have it in their homes."
Ma Yun turned her head and looked at Xiang Lang and Kong Wen who were sitting on both sides. Seeing that they seemed to be unconvinced, she couldn't help but said, "Ma Jun, do you dare to demonstrate on the spot?"
Ma Jun said without hesitation: "Xiaomin is willing to demonstrate on the spot!"
Soon someone brought silk threads of various colors, and Ma Jun connected the warp and weft threads on the shuttle, and weaved them back and forth, very skillfully. This was just a simple demonstration, and it was impossible to weave a complete flower damask brocade, because
Even at the speed promised by Ma Jun, it would still take seven to ten days. However, after Ma Jun hurriedly weaved for half an hour, a small piece of damask brocade appeared on the damask weaving machine, with a bright flower on it.
Peony, with its bright colors, distinct layers and strong three-dimensional effect, is breathtaking.
Ma Yun couldn't help but clapped her hands and said with satisfaction: "Very good! If you teach the operation of this new damask weaving machine to others, will it be difficult?"
Ma Jun leaned over and said: "This new type of damask weaving machine is very easy to learn, especially for those who have used the old damask weaving machine. It only takes a few steps to learn it. Xiaomin's father died young and he was raised by his mother. Her mother is a weaver.
We make a living by weaving damask. I often see my mother sweating profusely when weaving damask. It takes more than two months to weave a piece of damask brocade, so I am determined to improve the damask weaving machine. Now my mother uses a new type of weaving machine.
Ayaji, my income has increased several times compared to the past.”[
"Haha, I didn't expect that you are still a filial son." Ma Yun nodded, picked up the list in front of her and read it again, and immediately said, "Master Xiang, Master Kong, in my opinion, among the next 'works'
There is no real talent, so this engineering exam will end here. Ma Jun is the top candidate for this engineering exam, and I also intend to let him serve as the right minister of the Ministry of Industry. What do you think?"
After listening to Ma Yun's words, Ma Jun became excited again and stammered: "Xiao, Xiao, Xiaomin, many, many, thank you madam."
Kong Wen is now focused on the papermaking business and has never expressed his views on official positions. However, Xiang Lang frowned and said: "Madam Qi, I think there is something wrong, so we should wait until the master comes back to discuss it."
In those days, if you wanted to be an official, you not only had to be talented and knowledgeable, but also had to look at your conduct and appearance. There was nothing wrong with Ma Jun's conduct, but his stuttering problem was almost the same as a disability. He was a little uglier, but he still had a disability.
It is difficult to get an official position, let alone one with a disability?
Ma Yun saw it. Although Ma Jun was not good at words, when he talked about his invention, he didn't even stutter. Just like some people in later generations who stuttered when they spoke, but not only did they not stutter when they sang, but they also stuttered when they sang.
Very touching. She cherishes talents. A great inventor like Ma Jun is exactly what Liu Xin needs. Even if Liu Xin were here, she would agree with her decision. She couldn't help but waved her hand and said: "This matter must be discussed again."
I will go to your lord and talk to him."
Soon, the exam results were announced, and Ma Jun, the new leader of the Engineering Department, was dressed in red and green and paraded through the streets. The institute immediately listed the new damask weaving machine invented by Ma Jun as the most important civilian product in the Guangzhou Broadcasting Plan.
This engineering examination only lasted for half a day and ended. Many candidates at the back did not have the opportunity to show their "works". Although it was very regrettable, through the promotion of the institute, they gradually understood what kind of "works"
Only then will there be a chance to be recognized by the examiner, which will lay a correct direction for future engineering examinations and will promote the improvement of Dahan's scientific and technological level in the next few years.
On the first day of the engineering exam, a heavyweight talent like Ma Jun was discovered. Ma Yun was particularly excited. She had not planned to take the martial arts exam but also appeared at the examiner's seat for the martial arts exam on the second day.