Chapter 106
Is your novel nearing its end?
When Fuyou and Qingfeng came to visit Xu Ying's home, they started talking about "Traveling to the Ming Dynasty to Take the Imperial Examination".
"I don't think so. It doesn't feel like it's finished. It feels more like a new beginning," Qingfeng said, denying it. When she was reading the story, she didn't sense any intention to end it in Eryue's writing.
The writing style made it seem as if the male protagonist was just a low-level employee when he joined the Hanlin Academy.
Xu Ying handed the coffee to the two of them.
“You’re right. Passing the imperial examination and becoming an official is just the beginning.” The ups and downs of official life are just as interesting. Since Xu Ying is writing about the imperial examination, she might as well write about becoming an official and building infrastructure later on as well.
"Wow!" Mayfly exclaimed, standing up from the sofa. "If you put it that way, I'll have to see for myself."
She hasn't read "Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty to Take the Imperial Examination" yet because she's not interested in stories where the protagonist follows the rules and regulations step by step.
Her entire understanding of the novel came from snippets of conversation among netizens on the Taxue Forum. Now it seems she was misled by those comments; the novel is not what everyone thought at all.
She doesn't like the protagonist who follows the conventional path of taking the imperial examinations to advance his career, but if the protagonist engages in any scheming or intrigue, then she has to appreciate it.
"Go ahead and watch, but don't skip the first half and go straight to the second half." Knowing the mayfly as she does, Qingfeng knows she might only watch the parts that interest her.
There was nothing wrong with that, but she herself felt that the first half of "Traveling to the Ming Dynasty to Take the Imperial Examination" was equally wonderful, and she really didn't want anyone to have a prejudice against it.
Mayfly chuckled: "You really understand me."
That was indeed her plan.
"Whatever you want, look wherever you want," Xu Ying said indifferently.
"No, Mayfly, you have to start reading from the beginning!"
Qingfeng's attitude was unusually firm, even more so than that of the author, Xu Ying. She would not tolerate any disrespect for what she loved.
"Okay, okay, I'll definitely start reading from the first chapter later, alright?"
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The ups and downs of officialdom are difficult to write about.
When Xu Ying started writing this part, her typing speed was noticeably slower than before. She used to be able to write three chapters a night, but now she could only write two chapters at most, and often she couldn't even finish two chapters.
In the dead of night, she sat in front of her computer, pulling at her hair, wondering why she was making things so difficult for herself.
But when she opened Fei Hong's blog and saw the comments section of "Traveling to the Ming Dynasty to Take the Imperial Examination," where readers were all looking forward to the next chapter, she felt that everything seemed to be worthwhile.
"well!"
With a sigh, Xu Ying stared at the screen and began to ponder the next developments in the story.
Cao Hongjing achieved the highest rank in the imperial examination and held a prestigious position in the Hanlin Academy. To outsiders, he seemed to be enjoying great success, but only he knew that the Ming Dynasty was nearing its end.
It was at this time that Zhao Zhigao, the then Grand Secretary, extended an olive branch to him, which he declined. Not long after, he received news that he had been assigned to serve as a county magistrate.
Fortunately, the emperor still valued him, and even though he was sent to a remote place, he was not sent to a particularly remote place, but was only placed in Wucheng County, Huzhou Prefecture, Zhejiang Province.
Cao Hongjing had no complaints about this.
Compared to the current infighting in the court, he prefers to go to the local areas to do some practical things. Only with concrete achievements can he truly have the confidence to stand firm.
Zhejiang is a major silk-producing province, and Huzhou Prefecture is a major taxpayer of silk every year. Logically speaking, the Grand Secretary would not agree to place him in such a prosperous place. However, Cao Hongjing found out after a little investigation that the Grand Secretary's hometown was in Zhejiang, and this was his territory.
Even if the Grand Secretary's hometown wasn't in Huzhou Prefecture, the officialdom was complex, and Huzhou Prefecture belonged to Zhejiang Province, so it would have been easy for him to arrange for someone to monitor him.
Cao Hongjing was not afraid. After receiving the imperial decree, he packed his bags and set off.
Outside the city gate, only a few of his colleagues came to see him off. The others chose not to come because of the Grand Secretary's power, which he could understand. However, he truly regarded the few who came as his friends.
......
Xu Ying set the protagonist's posting location in Huzhou Prefecture, naturally as a prelude to the male protagonist's later achievements.
When it comes to construction sites, the first thing that comes to Xu Ying's mind is the mulberry-dike-fishpond cycle diagram that appears in textbooks. This diagram forms a complete ecological cycle chain of mulberry trees, silkworms, fish, and mulberry trees.
This circular chain not only produces no pollution and increases economic benefits tenfold, but also promotes the diversified development of local products.
It was because she thought of the mulberry-dike-fishpond cycle diagram that Xu Ying began to think about where would be suitable for such a transformation, and she finally decided on Huzhou Prefecture as the location.
......
After a busy night of revisions, readers were able to enjoy the freshly printed chapter the next day.
The appearance of the Sangke Pond in this chapter immediately amazed countless readers.
They were just reading a novel, but they didn't expect the author to put in so much effort. The author actually wrote down the protagonist's on-site investigations and thoughts on the case. Not only did the author write it down, but the key point is that it seems to be very feasible to read.
Mulberry trees are used to raise silkworms, silkworm excrement is used to feed fish, fish fatten the pond, and pond mud can then be used to nourish mulberry trees. I think the author didn't just write this randomly; it's definitely based on scientific evidence.
-My family raises silkworms, and I can vouch for that. The method described by the expert is actually being used here, but nobody has figured out the underlying principles or the underlying rules. Everyone's just following the steps. Now that the expert has explained it, it all makes perfect sense to me!
-If you were to become an official, you might do very well...
Remember, the protagonist's intelligence is actually the author's intelligence. When you are amazed by the protagonist's cleverness, don't forget that it is the author's cleverness.
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That evening, the hashtag #SandyPond# trended on social media.
Passersby who saw the entry were completely bewildered. But after clicking in and learning the background, they were amazed by February Sky's powerful ability to summarize the situation.
The practice of using mulberry-dike ponds may have existed since ancient times, but no one noticed it before, let alone analyzed it so clearly. These are things that should have been done by agronomists and economists, but now an online writer has done it.
To help readers better understand the protagonist's meaning, Xu Ying specially drew a diagram of the mulberry-dyke fishpond cycle and posted it on her Dayan account. At this time, her mulberry-dyke fishpond cycle diagram was also reposted to the top of the trending searches, allowing passersby to understand at a glance how the mulberry-dyke fishpond cycle works.
- What an amazing author! They even created a looping diagram for their main character.
- Just to correct you, this wasn't created by the author himself, but the cycle diagram and name were indeed compiled by the author.
-Wow, you're so good at summarizing. Now I feel like this word is something special.
-Me too.
-Isn't February Sky the one who was trending on social media a while ago? How can one person have such a big difference? I remember everyone was criticizing her before, but now they're praising her.
-There was a misunderstanding a while ago. I am very responsible for my work in February. We will see the real results at Zhongyu Batai.
- One thing at a time, tell me, isn't this mulberry-dike-fishpond cycle diagram amazing? I was so shocked I was speechless!
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The mulberry-dike fishpond trended on social media for several hours before finally being pushed down by other news late at night. In the following days, although readers continued to spread the word, the online buzz definitely died down.
However, no one expected that at this moment, the Zhongyu Daily would publish an article that specifically cited the concept of mulberry-dike-fishpond and placed the mulberry-dike-fishpond cycle diagram from Xu Ying's account in the center of the article for illustration.
Zhongyu Daily is a national newspaper, and the authority of its published content is beyond question.
Those artists who have been criticized by name by Zhongyu Daily can basically be considered to have a bad reputation. Of course, those who have been praised by name by Zhongyu Daily can also have their public image reversed overnight.
Now, the Zhongyu Daily has actually published an article specifically to explain the contents of the February Sky Book. This is not just a simple praise; it clearly represents a complete endorsement of the agricultural production model proposed by the protagonist in the book, and even hints at its application in reality.
This is incredible!
It's incredibly eye-catching that a small-time online writer has pointed out a path for agricultural development.
It can be said that this report by Zhongyu Daily was like a thunderbolt from a clear sky, instantly sending both himself and the February Sky to the top of the trending searches. At the same time, 'Sangji Pond' also made it to the top of the trending searches again.
#Zhongyu Daily publishes article affirming February weather#
#Feasibility Analysis of Mulberry-Dyke-Fishpond System#
February Sky's fans were absolutely thrilled.
They were just trying their luck when they posted some content about mulberry ponds in the comments section of the Zhongyu Daily. They didn't expect that people would actually see it and not only see it, but also write an article to affirm it.
This is a great honor for them and for February Sky.
Mo Yun went crazy in the dormitory, handing her phone to each of her roommates and making them read the article from the Zhongyu Daily one by one.
Her favorite author's article was published in the Zhongyu Daily, and not a negative one, but a positive one! This is even rarer than winning the lottery, which made her incredibly proud.
"February weather is amazing!"
After reading the article in the Zhongyu Daily, my roommate learned that this ingenious cyclical theory was proposed by Eryuetian, and immediately widened his eyes in amazement.
Mo Yun nodded like a chick pecking at rice: "Yes, yes, she's just that amazing."
Her roommates used to follow Eryuetian's novels with her for a while, but they weren't exactly typical novel lovers. Once they finished a novel, they just read it and then stopped paying attention to Eryuetian.
Therefore, their surprise at seeing the name "February Sky" appear in the Zhongyu Daily was genuine.
"I have to check out this amazing novel."
Mo Yun had recommended the novel to them several times, but none of them had shown any interest. Now, a news report had changed their minds, and they decided to read it.
"Look, look! You definitely won't regret seeing this!"
Many passersby shared the same thoughts as Mo Yun's roommate.
February Sky is not a small name, but her fame is limited to the entertainment industry. However, thanks to the Zhongyu Daily, she has made it to the top of the social trending list this time.
For those who have no interest in the entertainment industry, the first time they came across the name "February Sky" was also the first time they became interested in a novel.
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