Inside the Manna Hall.
Li Er saw the expressions of the three important ministers and knew what they were thinking. He laughed helplessly and said, "What do the three dear ministers think of Li Zexuan's three locust control strategies?"
Changsun Wuji stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, I don't know much about the situation in the small country in the South China Sea. As for the ability of poultry to kill locusts, I have deep doubts. However, I think Li County Man's third strategy is very advisable."
Li Er nodded and said with a smile: "What Li Zexuan said about the small countries in the South China Sea is true. I have seen it in some navigation records of previous dynasties a few years ago. Rice in some countries in the South China Sea is indeed harvested three times a year. Local food prices are indeed extremely cheap.”
As early as the Sui Dynasty, the imperial court began maritime transportation links with Taiwan. According to historical records, the Sui Dynasty made at least three voyages to Taiwan Island, respectively in the third year of Daye (607), the fourth year of Daye (608), and the sixth year of Daye (610). It can be seen that the shipbuilding technology and ocean navigation technology at that time were extremely advanced in the world.
Fang Xuanling couldn't help but said: "Since there is such a country, the old minister believes that Li Zexuan's first strategy is completely feasible. The court can send navy to escort the caravan to Nanyang in exchange for food. What Li County man said is right. If The large-scale purchase of grain from other areas of the Tang Dynasty will inevitably lead to local food shortages when the locust plague comes, so importing it from outside is the best option."
Li Er nodded happily and smiled: "Well, if that's the case, then I will order Hejian County Prince Li Xiaogong to prepare a naval army in the near future, and order the Ministry of Household Affairs to spend 500,000 yuan to purchase a batch of silk porcelain, and also recruit a group of people from among the people. Only a caravan will go south with the navy in June to trade with the Southeast Asian countries in exchange for food!"
The three veterans said respectfully at the same time: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Li Er continued: "As for the ability of poultry to kill locusts, there is no need to doubt the auxiliary machine. Li Zexuan told me before that an adult chicken can eat up to more than three hundred locusts a day, and twenty or thirty chickens can almost guarantee it." There were no locusts in an acre of field, and I didn’t believe it at the time, but later I sent someone to Huangzhuang to ask the old farmer to verify that this statement was true.”
The three people under the Highness looked at each other in surprise, and finally Du Ruhui stood up and prostrated and said: "Your Majesty, I believe that Li County Man's three strategies to control locusts are a new approach and a multi-pronged approach, and the court should implement them as soon as possible. I, the younger generation of the Tang Dynasty, With such a talented person, the prosperous times will surely continue, I would like to congratulate you, Your Majesty!"
"I congratulate Your Majesty!"
Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji also raised their hands and praised in cooperation. Both of them are mature and mature, and they all know that Li Er has been worried about the replacement of the next generation of the empire. At this time, taking this opportunity to make Li Er happy will not violate the principles and righteousness, but also harmonize the relationship between the monarch and his ministers. Isn't it killing two birds with one stone
"Hahaha!"
Li Er laughed heartily. Du Ruhui's words spoke to his heart. He swept away the depression of the past few days and said with a smile: "Du Aiqing said it well. The Tang Dynasty will have to rely on these young people in the future. We are here." The people of this generation are all old! Since the three beauties all agree, then the three of you should cooperate with me as soon as possible to implement these three strategies to control locusts!"
"I obey the decree!"
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It was noon on the same day, and classes were about to end in the School of Mathematics. The Imperial College had a special canteen. After all, there were many students from outside the city or other places. Of course, the Imperial College does not force students to eat in the dining hall, so many students in the city choose to go home for lunch.
"Huaiyu, how is Uncle Qin's health lately?"
After class, Li Zexuan found Qin Huaiyu and asked.
Qin Huaiyu was still thinking about the morning class.
Unlike Cheng Chumo who could play around outside, the Qin family had a very strict upbringing. Qin Huaiyu was ordered by Qin Qiong to study hard at home since he was a child. Therefore, although he is the second generation of a general, he is more like a gentle scholar. The first time he heard about this new arithmetic class, he was still a little immersed in it.
Seeing that he was in a daze, Li Zexuan repeated it again. Qin Huaiyu was instantly awakened and said in astonishment: "Huh? Oh, thank you sir for your concern. Although my father's body is not what it used to be, he has gotten much better after these days of nursing."
Li Zexuan was dumbfounded by his title. Qin Huaiyu was still immersed in class and had not changed his identity!
"Huaiyu, you can just call me Xiaoxuan after this class. Wouldn't it be inappropriate to call me sir?"
"That's right!"
Cheng Chumo quickly echoed from the side. Even in class, this guy doesn't want to be called Mr. Li Zexuan, let alone after class.
"Um, okay, I'll call you Xiaoxuan after class."
Qin Huaiyu was much more awake at this time and said quickly.
"Huaiyu, I will go to check Uncle Qin tomorrow afternoon. Send someone to inform Daozhang Sun. It would be better if the blood in Uncle Qin's body has been completely restored. If the blood is still as weak as before, then I will do it for Qin. Uncle is giving blood transfusion. I have already made the tools for blood transfusion."
Li Tai also came over at this time. His eyes widened when he heard this, and he said in disbelief: "Xiaoxuan, can this blood transfusion cure diseases? Why have I never heard of it?"
Li Zexuan glanced at him indifferently and said, "Qingque, why are you so insignificant that you don't call me sir anymore?"
Li Tai said rudely: "Didn't you just say that I will call you Xiaoxuan after class, so as not to get angry!"
Li Zexuan was speechless. This little fat guy really didn't regard himself as an outsider.
"Yes, Xiaoxuan, I heard my father say last time that you want to give Uncle Qin a blood transfusion to treat his illness. Unfortunately, you didn't have the tools before. I have to go and have a look this time!" Cheng Chumo said excitedly at the side.
"I'm going too, I'm going too!"
Li Tai is also very curious about this novel treatment method.
"You two have to go to class tomorrow!"
Li Zexuan said angrily.
Cheng Chumo curled his lips and said, "Then why don't you go to class tomorrow?"
"From now on, you will have self-study in the afternoon, and Assistant Xu will watch over it. If you don't understand something, just ask Mr. Xu!"
Li Zexuan said that he had a very good reason for being lazy. Xu Hongzhi's arithmetic foundation and arithmetic talent are already very strong. After all, Li Zexuan's new arithmetic still has a lot of shadows of traditional arithmetic. Xu Hongzhi drew on analogies, studied the teaching materials for a few days, and asked Li Zexuan for some questions, and he had already figured it out. He had already digested 77 or 88 of primary school mathematics, so Li Zexuan dared to be so lazy.
Cheng Chumo, Yuchi Baolin, and Li Tai were all speechless.
After a while, Cheng Chumo rolled his eyes and said sarcastically: "I'm going to be sick tomorrow and need to ask for leave in advance. Even if Kong Jijiu is offering wine, I can't say anything, right?"
Li Zexuan kicked Mo Mo on the butt and said angrily: "Why don't you go to heaven!"
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