After seeing off Emperor Yi and his wife, Jiang Lin asked, "Where is Xiao Zong?"
I didn't see him during dinner just now.
Qingluo replied: "Brother Xiaozong just finished lighting the fire and left mysteriously, as if he had something important to do."
"Big deal?" Jiang Lin was surprised.
Would such a big thing happen to Xiaozong
He was a little worried. Xiao Zong was a lawless person to begin with, and now he had lost his memory. Jiang Lin was worried that he would really do something "big".
He followed the Taoist Companion Contract on his soul to investigate and found that Xiao Zong had already left Chaoge. The place where he was now...
Jiang Lin's eyes narrowed: Xiqi
What is Xiaozong doing in Xiqi
Soon Zong Yu gave the answer.
He did not stay in Xiqi for long, only less than an hour, and then he directly crossed the void and returned to Chaoge.
After returning to the mansion, Zong Yu first took a quick look. Not seeing that annoying Ah Shou, he said happily, "Has Ah Shou been picked up by his parents?"
He didn't even try to hide his disdain for A Shou.
Jiang Lin nodded and asked, "Where did you go just now?"
Hearing him ask this, Zong Yu showed a smug look on his face: "I'm going to find a birthday present for you."
"Birthday?" Jiang Lin was stunned.
Qingluo and the others were also stunned.
Jiang Lin hasn't celebrated his birthday for a long, long time.
Of course he has a birthday, but after he died at the end of the world and began traveling through these mythological stories to carry out missions, even his body is not his own, so what birthday is there for him to celebrate
He had long thought of planting sweet potatoes, and he also expected that Emperor Yi would give Ah Shou a grand birthday.
So Jiang Lin started preparing for it quite a while in advance, and he had mentioned it before, this was his birthday gift to A Shou.
That day, after hearing him say this, Zong Yu seemed to ask him when his birthday was.
Jiang Lin was stunned by the question at the time. He thought for a long time before he recalled the long-forgotten day in his mind, his birthday when he was a human.
It’s just a few days away from A Shou’s birthday.
It was just a question and an answer, and even he himself had forgotten about it. Who would have thought that Zong Yu actually remembered it and even prepared a gift for him.
Jiang Lin was touched: "Thank you, Xiao Zong."
Zong Yu raised his head and snorted proudly: "Now you know who is really good to you?"
He took advantage of the opportunity to flatter you: "What's so good about that little brat Ah Shou? He only knows how to pester you for favors. I'm different. I only want to be good to you."
Huaiyin stood aside, thinking that Lord Zong Yu looked like a seductive concubine trying her best to win favor.
The filter of the great demon in her mind had long been shattered into pieces.
Jiang Lin also found it funny, so he asked, "So what gift did you prepare for me?"
Zong Yu said: "Of course I can only give it to you on your birthday!"
He was actually planning to take it out on Jiang Lin’s birthday and give him a surprise.
But at this moment he was just a child who couldn't wait to show off. He prepared a gift for Jiang Lin and couldn't wait to let him know.
He couldn't hide his excitement.
"Okay." Jiang Lin also felt a little hopeful. "Then wait until my birthday."
In the afternoon, Emperor Yi arranged a carriage to pick up Jiang Lin.
Huaiyin and the others were not willing to enter the palace, but Zong Yu was not afraid of the emperor's aura and insisted on following Jiang Lin.
Jiang Lin said, "You can come with me, but put away your horns."
Zong Yu shook his head, not very happy.
What beautiful horns he has!
Jiang Lin: "If you don't put it away and scare others, I won't take you with me."
Zong Yu thought to himself that I could go by myself.
But he still cast a sleight of hand on himself: "This way mortals can't see my horns."
Jiang Lin didn't say much, as long as it didn't alarm the mortals.
The carriage entered the palace at dusk.
The place where Emperor Yi feasted was called Yuntai. Jiang Lin was guided by the palace servants and sat in the upper seat very close to the throne.
This was the seat of the princes and ministers, and many ministers looked at him sideways.
Although he looked unfamiliar, his manners and demeanor were quite good, so he did not dare to look down on him.
Zong Yu was different. With the appearance of a six or seven-year-old boy, he was arranged by the palace servants to go directly to another palace, which was filled with sons of royal families and dukes.
Zong Yu: “…”
Angry.
Since no one knew him anyway, Zong Yu simply used a trick. He made a shell and sat here, hiding his body and going to watch over there.
He looked at Jiang Lin surrounded by many people, like the moon surrounded by stars.
Jiang Lin didn't like these true and false testing words, and his mind moved.
As the minister approached, he felt a breeze blowing on his face, and he could not take another step closer to Jiang Lin.
They were startled, because it turned out to be a man of extraordinary abilities!
Since Jiang Lin was unwilling, they naturally did not force him.
Moreover, according to the custom of this dynasty, the emperor generally would not employ such talented sorcerers as his ministers.
I just don’t know what special abilities this person has that allow him to hold such a high position
Soon Emperor Yi and his wife came with A Shou.
The ministers stood up and saluted.
A Shou saw Jiang Lin at a glance.
After all, he was young, and although he knew that this was a very solemn occasion, he was still very happy to see someone close to him, and shouted loudly: "Sir!"
At this moment, the platform was very quiet, and the little prince's "Sir" seemed particularly loud.
The ministers followed the little prince's gaze and looked over -
It turned out to be that mysterious man!
Ah Shou not only called out "Sir", he even wanted to run over.
Suddenly, I heard the master's voice in my ear: "Ah Shou, today is a very important day. Everyone is watching you. Stay with your father and behave calmly."
Ah Shou looked at Jiang Lin in confusion, and when he saw Jiang Lin smiling at him, he blinked his eyes, retracted his little foot and stopped moving.
Emperor Yi and Wang sat in the upper seats at the back. A Shou was younger, so he sat next to Emperor Yi.
The atmosphere at the Shang Dynasty banquet was very relaxed, and all the officials looked very relaxed.
Just as the dancer below finished her dance, Emperor Yi waved his hand to let her go and clapped his hands.
Palace servants came in one after another carrying plates and placed the pottery tripods in their hands on the seats of the ministers one by one.
Emperor Yi said: "Today is Ah Shou's birthday. As his father, I have not yet sent out the gifts I prepared, but Ah Shou has sent a great gift to the Shang Dynasty."
He first opened the lid of the pottery tripod in his hand, revealing the food inside: "Everyone, please eat."
"This thing is called sweet potato. It tastes delicious and can fill your stomach." Emperor Yi said in a rather proud tone, "It was discovered by A Shou, and these were grown by A Shou himself."
The sweet potatoes in the pottery tripod were all steamed. After tasting them, the ministers were full of praise.
Several veteran officials also raised the question: "I wonder if it is possible to grow sweet potatoes in large quantities?"
This is exactly what Emperor Yi was waiting for.
He glanced at Jiang Lin, unable to conceal his excitement in his tone: "Sweet potatoes can be grown in large quantities, are easy to survive, and can produce a hundred times more than rice!"
A hundred times more than rice!
After these words were spoken, even the calmest ministers could no longer remain calm:
"Your Majesty, this is true!"
"If this is true, it is a blessing for the Yin Shang people!"
“There is such a magical thing!”
"… "
Jiang Lin looked at the ministers' reactions and was not surprised at all.
In an ancient agricultural society like the Shang Dynasty, "eating" was definitely the most important thing for ordinary people's survival.
And "having a full stomach" is a luxury for most ordinary people.
As for slaves, it goes without saying that starvation was a common occurrence for them.
Sweet potatoes, which are common in later generations, can solve the survival problems of millions of people here.
Didn’t you see that the ministers were looking at the sweet potatoes in the pottery tripod with their eyes shining, as if they were looking at a stunning beauty
Emperor Yi waited patiently for his ministers to calm down, and then announced another important event.
He selected six teachers for his son in one go!
This move simply shocked all the ministers.
Now all the ministers are very clear that the little prince is the future king, and the teacher chosen by the king for him will be the future imperial tutor.
Everyone understands that the king always has extra strict requirements for the crown prince...
But this is too strict!
The prince is only three years old!
Many ministers looked at the little prince at the top.
The little prince didn't know his future fate at the moment. When he saw everyone looking at him, he remembered Jiang Lin's words, straightened his back subconsciously, and smiled at everyone.
So good.
The ministers suddenly felt distressed.
However, the prince was the king's son and the future king of Shang Dynasty. Even the queen did not object to the king's decree, and no one else could express any disagreement.
The only objection is that the teachers chosen by the king for the little prince are all famous officials in the court, or wise officials with extraordinary knowledge, or brave generals who can fight against hundreds of enemies alone, except...
Mr. Jiang Lin.
He is the extraordinary person whose appearance is as pure as ice and snow, not like an ordinary person, and whose demeanor is even more untainted by worldly things.
As a close brother of Emperor Yi, Bigan questioned: "Brother, the royal family of the Shang Dynasty cannot learn magic. I wonder what Mr. Jiang is teaching Ah Shou?"
Emperor Yi knew this question would come.
He did not answer, but looked at Jiang Lin: "It is better to listen to Mr. Jiang's personal answer on this matter."
All the civil and military officials in the court looked at Jiang Lin.
Jiang Lin said calmly: "I don't have any great skills, I only have the ability to farm."
"I taught the little prince to identify the various herbs and how to farm."
Ministers:
They looked at Jiang Lin, staring at a heavenly face but saying the most down-to-earth words.
Farming
No one can associate these two words with the person in front of them.
Ah Shou happened to hear familiar words and clapped his hands in joy: "Farming! Ah Shou likes it!"
Ministers: “…”
Bigan hesitated and said: "This, farming..."
He always felt that it sounded incredible that the future king would have a teacher who specialized in teaching farming.
Emperor Yi suppressed his laughter and looked at the ministers who wanted to say something but didn't know how to start. After seeing enough, he slowly said:
"Agriculture is the foundation of a country. Ah Shou was able to discover sweet potatoes thanks to Mr. Jiang Lin's teachings."
I see!
The ministers suddenly realized.
The eyes they looked at Jiang Lin suddenly became eager and admiring.
Just farm the land!
So what if the little prince loves farming since he could discover such a magical thing as sweet potato
If he wants, he can fill the entire palace with plants, that’s up to him!
Emperor Yi was an emperor with great action ability.
He asked the minister in charge of farming to open up a large piece of land for growing sweet potatoes, and summarized some of the growth patterns of sweet potatoes. When it was time to harvest, he would listen to the minister in charge of farming report a number in a trembling voice.
Emperor Yi's heart finally calmed down.
"Pass the order on to transport the sweet potato seeds to all places and spread them to every piece of land!"