The only problem is that this is only theoretical.
Simply put, steam engine technology cannot be used directly; people need to thoroughly study the theory and then develop its applications, which takes time.
Even so, having this theory is like having the key to unlock the door, making subsequent research much simpler.
Given Ma Jun's capabilities, he is more than capable of developing it. With the ideas he can provide, it shouldn't be a big problem, and he should be able to develop it in the shortest possible time.
So Lin Yi put that aside and began to examine the last reward that had some value!
Optimized soybean varieties!
Oil extraction technology!
These two items caught Lin Yi's eye, and he was pleasantly surprised.
Pig farming wasn't common back then, so there was a significant lack of income from it. Even though I've been pushing for solutions, it's impossible to resolve the issue in the short term.
But now that this oil extraction technology exists, it can alleviate the situation to some extent.
Although soybean oil is very common in later generations and doesn't have any particular advantages, it was a rare commodity in those days, and it wasn't expensive, so it was definitely beneficial to ordinary people.
Moreover, the system is now providing itself with optimized varieties, which not only increases soybean yield but also enhances its nutritional components.
This would be like adding wings to a tiger, giving soybeans an even bigger stage.
Although it couldn't compare to the value of a steam engine, it was undoubtedly a boon for ordinary people.
Lin Yi glanced at the remaining rewards but didn't pay them any more attention; they were all ordinary resources, which he simply tossed aside.
It would be good to put it in the Jiazi Treasury and use it to reward those meritorious officials.
Although this thing was ordinary to them, it was a completely new and exciting thing for these military generals, and they would definitely be very interested in it.
With a thought, Lin Yi summoned Li Si and Dun Ruo.
"Your subordinate greets Your Majesty!"
After the two appeared, their eyes, which had been dull at first, instantly became lively. When they saw Lin Yi, their eyes lit up and they immediately became respectful.
Lin Yi sized up the two of them and nodded subtly.
Both of them appeared calm and composed, clearly not ordinary people. No wonder they were able to wield such power under Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng; they were indeed quite remarkable.
Li Si had a refined appearance; although he wasn't particularly handsome, his eyes held a certain composure. This was Li Si in his youth, already possessing a mature and mature character.
At this moment, he should be called Li Si, the Great Qin, and Li Si of the Legalist School!
Compared to that, his Dun Ruo appearance surprised Lin Yi even more.
Lin Yi had expected him to be tall and imposing, but he turned out to be a scholar, which surprised Lin Yi quite a bit.
If it weren't for the long sword hanging at his waist, he would have thought he was a scholar, not the Black Ice Platform commander who controlled the intelligence of the Great Qin and dared to assassinate enemy generals in the midst of thousands of troops.
Then, Lin Yi smiled and praised, "With the two of you joining our Great Liang Great Liang, it's like adding wings to a tiger. We'll be relying on you two from now on!"
"We dare not presume; it is our honor to serve His Majesty!"
A hint of emotion flashed in their eyes. They hadn't expected the Emperor to value them so much, even using the words "thank you for your hard work." This made them feel respected, and they secretly vowed to make a contribution.
"Haha, very good!"
Lin Yi laughed and stood up, helping the two men to their feet. He said with a smile, "I am somewhat aware of your talents. Now, tell me my plans for you."
" Li Si, you are a successor of the Legalist school, and you possess your own wisdom. I value you highly. From now on, you will serve as the Vice Minister of the Chancellery, contributing to the development of the Great Liang!"
Now that Zhang Juzheng, the Vice Minister, is being transferred to Southern Liang, the position of Vice Minister of the Secretariat will be vacant. It would be perfect for Li Si to fill this position, and he can also take over the Central Secretariat from Jia Xu in the future.
Li Si was no ordinary man; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to stand out from Lü Buwei, let alone be valued by Ying Zheng.
Although the laws and regulations of the Great Liang have become more complete thanks to the research of Chen Qun and Xun Yu, they are not necessarily perfect and therefore still need further improvement.
Li Si is the best candidate!
Jia Xu has been exhausted lately and was even threatening to resign. Now that he has a strong assistant, he'll definitely be much quieter.
" The Central Secretariat?"
Several question marks appeared in Li Si's mind as he looked at Lin Yi with a puzzled expression. He had never heard of this department before, so there seemed to be something wrong with it.
It wasn't until Lin Yi handed him a portion of the Great Liang's brochure that he slowly came to understand what the Central Secretariat and the Three Departments and Six Ministries System were, which left him utterly astonished.
I never imagined that my lord had developed to such an extent. I can only say that my lord is a genius, which is why he has such a meticulous division.
At the same time, he also realized the importance of the position of Vice Minister of the Chancellery, and his heart was filled with gratitude. He never expected that the Emperor would allow him to rise to such a high position so quickly.
Starting directly as the second-in-command of six departments—this goes beyond mere attention; it's pure favoritism.
He exclaimed excitedly, "Your subject Li Si kowtows in gratitude for Your Majesty's grace. I will certainly use all my knowledge to serve Your Majesty wholeheartedly and live up to Your Majesty's kindness!"
Dun Ruo, who was standing to the side, also learned about the structure of Great Liang. He was filled with envy for his brother who had started so high.
At the same time, he couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.
Lin Yi quickly looked at him and said in a deep voice, " Dun Ruo, I am aware of your talent, so I have decided to give you a heavy responsibility. Do you have the courage to shoulder it?"
Heavy burden?
Upon hearing this, Dun Ruo's pupils constricted, and he couldn't help but feel overjoyed.
This is my chance!
He took a deep breath, drew the knife from his waist, and slashed his palm; blood gushed out instantly. The excruciating pain shot through him, but his expression didn't even change.
He solemnly said, " Dun Ruo Majesty, although I am not a peerless hero, I consider myself no ordinary person. I do not know what a Dun Ruo responsibility is, but I am not afraid of death, and I believe I will not let Your Majesty down!"
He had to seize this opportunity; it was a chance to rise to the top and a possibility for him to escape mediocrity.
If I miss this opportunity, I'll regret it for the rest of my life.
So what if it's a heavy burden? I'll Dun Ruo my life for it. I refuse to believe I can't shoulder this responsibility!
Seeing Dun Ruo pull out his weapon, Li Si was startled and instinctively stepped in front of Lin Yi to block him.
"Holy shit!"
After seeing Dun Ruo's actions clearly, he couldn't help but curse. This guy is ruthless; he'll even stab himself when he's ruthless!
This guy is not to be trifled with. He's willing to stab himself, so he definitely wouldn't mind stabbing others a few more times.