"I believe that the growth and yield of crops are related to the planting method and the grower, but they have little to do with it. Your majesty also said that corn is a high-yielding crop. If there is no other family, the yield of corn may not be enough during the two years of exploration. It will reach such a high level, but it will not be much less. I think it is okay to give rewards to the Yu family, but as for appointing an official... please think twice, Your Majesty!"
Since Yang Yushi was reprimanded by the emperor last time because of the little girl of the Yu family, it seemed that the Yu family had a blood feud with him. Last time, he opposed making women officials, but now even the men from the Yu family are planning to block their official careers.
Before Zhu Junyang opened his mouth, Liu Shangshu from the household department took the first step and said: "Yang Yushi, this statement is wrong! The emperor once said: If you don't investigate, you have no right to speak! You come from a family of officials and eunuchs. It is estimated that you will not even have farmland in your life. I have never planted it, let alone how much grain can be produced by one mu of land! The same crop, such as wheat, the same fertile field, and different people tending it, the yield may vary by tens or hundreds of catties. This is the Ministry of Households One of the reasons why experienced old farmers are enlisted to assist in planting new crops.”
"Experience? Master Liu also said that the difference lies in the word 'experience'. Corn and potatoes are new crops brought back from overseas. How can the Yu family come to talk about experience?" Yang Yushi snorted coldly. He has always looked down upon Liu Shangshu, who was born with mud legs, and he doesn't like it even more at this time.
Liu Shangshu also stepped up stubbornly, poking his neck and saying: "Anyway, the Yu family has summed up the correct planting method, and this year he came to Huangzhuang to guide the planting of corn in person. In fact, the growth of corn before the disaster last year, It is indeed not as good as this year. The veteran led the household department to make a detailed record, please look over it to the emperor!"
Su Ran came down to take Liu Shangshu's notebook and presented it to the emperor. Zhu Junfan looked carefully and found that not only did the corn grow well this year, but the growing season was shortened by at least 20 days compared to last year. He rubbed his chin, how did this travel fellow do it
As far as he knew, the little girl from Huangzhuang only came once, and the only difference in the corn planting was the so-called "removal of diseases and insect pests" potion brought by the little girl. It seems that the key to everything lies in this potion! Could it be that the little girl has her own spiritual spring space as written in the previous life time travel novels? Can Lingquan promote the growth of crops
Zhu Junfan was amused by his unconstrained imagination. He put away his thoughts and asked Su Ran to circulate the notebook among the ministers. Facts speak louder than words, the Yu family still has two talents in farming!
After reading it, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry said cautiously: "Your Majesty, I also admit that the Yu family is superior in farming. But the Yu family is not the only one who has expertise in a certain field in the world. If the farming is good, you will be appointed as an official." If so, wouldn’t the best among craftsmen also be appointed officials, and wouldn’t the best among merchants also be appointed as officials?”
Mr. Zhang, who has been promoted to the second rank of official affairs, hurriedly stepped forward and said: "The so-called rewards for meritorious deeds, what is the most important thing in the Ming Dynasty now? It is the matter of farming and mulberry! Guaranteeing that the common people are fed and clothed is the country. The foundation of stability! The Yu family has grown high-yielding corn and potatoes, thanks to the country, and the rewards thought it was feasible!"
Yang Yushi snorted coldly, and said: "Master Zhang, corn and potatoes are the high-yield crops that the emperor asked Yang Junwang to retrieve. Since they are high-yield crops, even if there is no Yu family, their yield will not be low! Your majesty, I think The Yu family is just opportunistic!"
Liu Shangshu stared at Yang Yushi with a beard and stared: "Master Yang, when the seeds of corn and potatoes arrived, why didn't you say that you took advantage of it and earned yourself some rewards and fame?"
Yang Yushi raised his eyebrows: "If you're not in the position, you don't plan for the government! The old man is not in charge of Nong Sang, why bother to do it for him?"
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"Stop arguing!" Zhu Junfan pinched the bridge of his nose, his head ached from the quarrels of these old guys. He diverted the trouble and threw the question to his little cousin, "King Yang, what's your opinion?"
"Whether the Yu family is playing tricks or has real skills, you will know if you try it next year! In the spring of next year, they will plant in both the capital and Tanggu at the same time. The household department will still be responsible for the fertile land in Huangzhuang in the capital, and the Yu family will be in charge of the Tanggu. Next year At this time, the result will be decided!!" Zhu Junyang is full of confidence in Yu Xiaocao, he believes that without Yu Xiaocao, the yield of corn and potatoes would never be so high!
Zhu Junfan also felt that there was no point in arguing any longer, so let's use the facts to speak! At the moment, he agreed with King Yang's method.
Zhu Junyang squinted at Yang Yushi with his slightly raised phoenix eyes, and said: "I hope that when the time comes, Lord Yang will stop opposing the emperor's decision in the face of the facts!"
"If the high yield of corn is indeed related to the Yu family, the old minister will naturally be convinced!" Yang Yushi thought he had successfully prevented the Yu family from conferring rewards, and he bowed his hands to the king of Yang County proudly. He walked out of the Golden Luan Hall with his hands behind his back and his head held high, like a rooster that has always won a fight.
Soybeans have already been planted on the Zhuangzi of the Yu family in Tanggu Town. Now, every household in Zhuangzi has some spare money, and the fields are allocated to each household as in previous years, and the rent is only 40%. The tenants in Zhuangzi are even more grateful for the kindness of the boss. The previous boss was relatively kind, and they still charged 50% of the rent. The current owner is not only kind and compassionate to the tenants, but also helped them through the most difficult time, and even reduced the rent... The tenants are all glad that they have a good master!
After the corn was harvested, King Yang returned to the capital. Yu Xiaocao discussed with the manager he left behind and planted beans on his more than 800 acres of land. After the autumn harvest, he should continue planting winter wheat, or leave it empty to plant corn in the next spring, and then he would decide. .
The hot summer is coming, and the other courtyard of Prince Jing's mansion on Xishan has been built. King Yangjun escorted his mother and concubine to Xishan to escape the summer heat. The other courtyard is built on the hillside, surrounded by green trees and beautiful scenery. The pavilions and pavilions in the courtyard are exquisite and exquisite, the pools, halls and water corridors are quiet and beautiful, the towering ancient trees tower into the sky, and the rockery and strange rocks are tall and straight... Princess Jing immediately fell in love with this other courtyard.
In the ancient city of Tang Dynasty, the courtyard bought from Mrs. Wu county magistrate was renovated and became the residence of the county king. Tang Gu is the fiefdom of Yang Junwang, how can he not have his own house
However, King Yang seldom lived in Tang Gu's mansion. When he was in Tang Gu, he always accompanied Princess Jing to live in the other courtyard in Xishan. Because it's convenient to go to Yu's house for dinner! ! If everyone knew that this was the biggest reason why Yangjun Wang, whom they considered a filial son, lived in Xishan Bieyuan, many people's jaws would be shocked!
After a rain, the air looks moist and fresh, and the light mountain breeze blows, which makes the hot summer look a bit cooler. King Yangjun sat on the dinner table of the Yu's family, looking at the plain dinner, and frowned in distaste. In summer, the Yu family’s meals are mainly light. It’s not because they can’t afford meat, but because they can’t eat greasy things in hot weather.
"Grasshopper sauce! Deep-fry a plate for me!!" Zhu Junyang, who has no meat and no joy, looked at the vegetarian-based meal, and after eating two bites, he asked.
Yu Xiaocao plucked at the rice and said vaguely, "No more..."
"It's gone? Is it gone or are you a stingy girl who doesn't want to part with it?" Zhu Junyang's temper seemed a little dry today.
Yu Xiaocao rolled his eyes at him and said, "If I were that kind of stingy person, would you bring back jars of grasshopper sauce every time you go back to the capital? The grasshoppers you caught last summer and autumn have been eaten for a whole year." , do you think there are any left?"
Zhu Junyang frowned, he knew that the Yu family's grasshopper sauce was gone, and the ones brought back to the capital last time would not be shared among his father and elder brother. Sullenly, he picked up a chopstick of dry-pot beans, stuffed them into his mouth as if venting his anger, and chewed them hard. If the appetite of foodies is not satisfied, the consequences will be very serious!
Yu Xiaocao thought for a while, and said: "After eating, I will take you to find out! You should like the one that is fried and burnt!"
Zhu Junyang put the chopsticks on the table, got up and said: "Then what are you waiting for, let's go now!"
Yu Xiaocao rolled his eyes at him, and said: "It's still early, we can only catch them when the sky gets dark and the larvae come out of the ground and molt their skins! It's too early to waste time. Hurry up and get the rice After eating, there is still food left for such a big person? Xiaodoudou is only five years old, and there is no leftover food... "
Zhu Junyang pulled half a bowl of rice into his mouth and finished it in a few mouthfuls. Yu Xiaocao ate dinner leisurely, and slowly helped Liu's clean up the table. Zhu Junyang stared at her back. If his gaze was real, there would probably be a few smoking holes in the clothes on her back!
Finally, the sky darkened. Yu Xiaocao lit a lantern, held it in her hand, and greeted Xiaojun Wang: "Let's go! Catch the cicada monkey!!"
"I'll go too, cousin, take me too!!" Liu Fangping also clamored to follow when he heard that there was something interesting to do. Zhu Junyang glared at him: Little brat, what's the matter with you! !
Yu Hai was a little worried: "It's late at night, what if you meet a wild beast? Cao'er, you'll mess around!!"
Yu Xiaocao touched Xiao Fangping's head, pointed at Zhu Junyang and said with a smile: "Isn't there two masters, the Prince of Xiaojun and Director Liu? Besides, we are in the forest at the foot of the mountain, and we don't want to go up the mountain. "
Then, she said to her brothers, sisters and cousins: "Those who are willing to go, follow up with lights! If you find a cicada monkey, I will treat you to fried cicadas tomorrow!"
Zhu Junyang asked someone to go back and bring over two glass lanterns hanging in the corridor of the other courtyard. The brightness of the glass wind lamp is much higher than that of the ordinary wind lamp, which is more suitable for lighting.
Nothing to do, everyone wants to join in the fun. Ever since, this trip not only included Liu Fangping, the little tail, brother and sister Liu Junping, Liu Yaner, Yu Hang, and Yu Xiaolian all followed behind with lanterns in their hands, and the group was mighty. Walking to the door of Qian's house, Qian Wu watched the movement, and unwilling to be lonely, he took his younger sister Qian Yafang and followed him with a lantern.