Chapter Seventy-Six: Merit
Master Ji San was surprised: "Hey, Xiaotang is also going with his uncle?" β
"Yes." Ji Xiaotang smiled and nodded, about this matter, as early as when he got the news that Master Ji San was going to enter Beijing, Ji Xiaotang had already told Qin Zhen about it.
Master Ji San entered Beijing for the first time, and it was the first time to meet the Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing. Although Ji Xiaotang already has enough confidence in Master Ji San, he always feels that he will be more at ease if he follows.
In addition, Ji Xiaotang knows all kinds of things about going to sea and grain, she knows very much, she hopes to be able to say her thoughts, if it can be adopted by the imperial court, it will be a great thing for the benefit of the country and the people.
Master Ji San was also very happy to know that Ji Xiaotang was going with him.
"Xiaotang is worried about me." Master Ji San said with a smile.
Yesterday, Ji Xiaotang had already told Master Ji San about her impression of Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing, as well as some things in the harem, in order to let Master Ji San be fully prepared.
"I'm not worried about Uncle. It's not like that sentence, fight tiger brothers, go into battle father and son soldiers. β
"Yes, Xiaotang and I are invincible in the world." Master Ji San laughed.
Seeing that the hour was not early, Ji Xiaotang and Master Ji San said goodbye to everyone in Xinhuatang and went to the palace.
When they arrived at the palace gate, there was already Zuo Changshi of King An's Mansion waiting for them. Zuo Changshi Tang Cailan told Ji Xiaotang and Master Ji San that Qin Zhen had entered the palace, and Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing planned to meet Master Ji San in the imperial study.
Originally, Master Ji San wanted to meet Emperor Longqing, so he should perform a ceremony in the Ministry of Rites first. However, the food brought back by Master Ji San is too important. Emperor Longqing simply made a decree to dispense with this procedure.
The second master Ji is an official in the Ministry of Rites, and he has him to mention the third master of Ji. I think that Master Jisan's words and deeds will not be out of character. Even if there is something lacking, at the moment of major events, Emperor Longqing and Empress Dowager Han are not comparable.
Therefore, Ji Xiaotang and Master Ji San entered the palace smoothly, and under the leadership of a chief eunuch in the harem, they came to the imperial study.
Ji Xiaotang also came to the imperial study for the first time.
Although Master Ji San entered the palace for the first time, he did not have the slightest hint of nervousness. Went through so many storms and waves outside. And Master Ji San himself is a little uninhibited, Emperor Longqing and Empress Dowager Han are definitely not as tall and sacred as ordinary people in his eyes.
Inside the Imperial Study. Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing were both sitting on the imperial couch, with a low table in between.
Ji Xiaotang and Master Ji San entered the imperial study, and under the guidance of the eunuchs, they saluted Emperor Longqing and the Empress Dowager Han. Emperor Longqing said softly, and Ji Xiaotang and Ji San stood up. He saluted Qin Zhen who was sitting on a chair on the side.
Qin Zhen didn't come with them. Instead, he deliberately arrived at the palace in advance, just to make arrangements for all aspects.
When Ji Xiaotang saluted Qin Zhen, Qin Zhen stood up and returned Ji Xiaotang's half salute.
This is because Ji Xiaotang is his fiancΓ©e.
Empress Dowager Han looked at Ji Xiaotang and Master Ji San with a smile, and her face was very kind. Emperor Longqing was a little uncomfortable when he saw Ji Xiaotang, but he quickly focused on Master Ji San.
"I've heard King An talk about you. Your experience is legendary. Emperor Longqing looked at Master Ji San and said.
Emperor Longqing's attitude surprised Ji Xiaotang slightly. The emperor was a little absent-minded about everything. Today, he was so unusual, and he expressed full concern for Master Ji San.
Ji Xiaotang's eyes turned slightly and glanced at Qin Zhen.
Qin Zhen bowed slightly, signaling Ji Xiaotang not to worry. Emperor Longqing is really interested in Master Ji San, and this is not a bad thing.
"The minister is just an ordinary man, in fact, there is no legend, I am afraid that Prince An is the minister of good words." Master Ji San replied.
"The prodigal son does not change his money, this alone is legendary enough." Emperor Longqing said with a smile. It seems that Qin Zhen told him about Master Ji San's past.
Speaking of the prodigal son's return, Master Ji San also smiled.
Emperor Longqing is also an interesting person, he is obviously very concerned about Fanliang and overseas affairs, but he didn't mention these at the beginning, but paid attention to the person of Ji San.
Perhaps it was Emperor Longqing's very kind attitude, or perhaps because of this sentence, the distance between the monarchs and ministers was shortened, and some of the solemnity that should be present on this occasion was weakened.
The rest of the conversation went smoothly.
Emperor Longqing asked about the grain.
Master Ji San was about to answer, when he saw a chief eunuch outside hurriedly walk in, saying that King Su and the mighty prince Qi Younian were asking to see him outside the palace gate.
Emperor Longqing was slightly stunned.
"Let them come to the Imperial Study." Empress Dowager Han said at this time.
The chief eunuch immediately received the order to go out, without asking at all, and did not wait for Emperor Longqing to have any instructions on this matter.
Ji Xiaotang's heart moved slightly.
As she expected, Qi Younian was hurt and turned against Qin Zhen, and Qin Lin, the king of Su, would never let go of such an opportunity. In the past few days, King Su Qin Lin went to Jingci Nunnery several times to mourn the eldest princess Qin Min, and took the opportunity to befriend Qi Younian.
Qi Younian and Qin Lin came together at this time, which is obviously not a coincidence. The two of them came together, does this mean that they are finally walking together.
Qin Lin's movements are really fast, and they are also very effective.
In addition, these two people wanted to enter the palace at this time, and when they contacted the performance of the Empress Dowager Han, Ji Xiaotang couldn't help but be a little suspicious.
Qin Lin and Qi Younian came to the palace at this time, but they were afraid that they would have nothing to do with Empress Dowager Han.
Not long after the chief eunuch retired, he led Qin Lin and Qi Younian to the imperial study.
Qin Lin and Qi Younian first met Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing, and then greeted Qin Zhen with each other.
Qi Younian frowned coldly at Qin Zhen, even that salute was a little sloppy. Qin Zhen was full of smiles, unimpressed by Qi Younian's behavior.
After that, it was Ji Xiaotang and Master Ji San.
Qi Younian's attitude towards Ji Xiaotang is impeccable. It's just that his eyes still reveal the secret in his heart.
Qin Lin smiled.
Qin Zhen smiled.
Ji Xiaotang lowered his eyes.
Empress Dowager Han smiled.
Emperor Longqing sighed softly and looked away.
Master Ji San is still the same as Fangcai. Nothing seems to be perceived.
ββ¦β¦ I heard that Master Ki returned from overseas and brought back good seeds. I heard Ayou also mention this matter, Ayou has some unique opinions, in ~ the country ~ in ~ the people have great interests ......, such as today's famine, I am also very concerned about this matter. "It is no coincidence that Qin Lin is explaining the reason why he entered the palace at this time. He and Qi Younian came at this time.
ββ¦β¦ In the past, in Qingyuan, the county lord and Master Ji had talked to me about going to sea and grain......" Qi Younian also bowed down and said.
Ji Xiaotang did not hide the matter of Fanliang. On the contrary, they have also discussed it many times.
It is a very prosperous foreign goods store in the capital now, and there are also shares of Qi Younian in it.
Emperor Longqing sighed, and his gaze slid from Qi Younian's face to Ji Xiaotang's face. Then they moved away.
Empress Dowager Han smiled.
"It's rare that you are so worried about the country and the people. If you have the heart to share your worries for the Long Live Lord, then stay and listen to it together, and also help to refer to the details. β
Empress Dowager Han rewarded Qin Lin's seat, and Emperor Longqing was extra gracious and asked Ji Xiaotang, Master Ji San and Qi Younian to sit down and talk.
Master Ji San said that he had found three kinds of grains, the first two, Emperor Longqing and Empress Dowager Han had seen them, and Master Ji San offered the selected potatoes.
ββ¦β¦ Sowing can be done this season. Will you be able to harvest it in winter? Emperor Longqing asked Master Ji San in surprise.
Master Ji San replied yes.
It is not possible for the north to have an early winter. However, the climate in the south is warm, and there will be a harvest when you sow at this time.
"Ji San, how many potato seeds did you bring back?" Emperor Longqing has changed his name to call Master Ji San Ji San. I don't know where Master Ji San moved him, he was very attached to Master Ji San.
Master Ji San said a number, and said that according to the calculation, the area that these potato seeds can be planted.
Master Ji San transported back two boatloads of potatoes, and for these potatoes, Master Ji San also experienced twists and turns at sea.
Not only Emperor Longqing was moved, but the rest of the people also showed a look of surprise on their faces.
They all know what that number means.
Although these two boatloads of potatoes cannot completely solve the problems faced by Daqin, they can greatly alleviate the current situation of food shortage.
As long as this batch of potatoes is harvested.
ββ¦β¦ The minister has hired a man who is good at growing potatoes to come with the ship, and with his guidance, there should be no problem in planting potatoes. Master Ji San immediately reminded that planting potatoes is not picking the ground, but if it is sandy land, the yield will be higher.
"Which prefectures and counties in the south have the most suitable land?" Emperor Longqing immediately asked.
Qin Zhen and Qin Lin can answer some of this question, but it is obviously inaccurate and comprehensive.
Emperor Longqing immediately made an order, summoned officials from the department to the palace, and quickly selected the list of prefectures and counties to grow potatoes.
Once the list is decided, there should be specific arrangements, and naturally the following officials will be responsible.
"If this grain is really as Lord Ji said, then Lord Ji has made a great contribution to the country and the people." Empress Dowager Han said slowly.
On the issue of Fanliang, because Emperor Longqing was very interested, most of the words were said by Emperor Longqing, but the existence of Empress Dowager Han was not tolerated and ignored.
"I don't dare." Master Ji San hurriedly said, "If things are successful, it all depends on the blessing of Your Majesty's good Empress Dowager, and Prince An has worked hard for this matter, and Weichen is just doing his best." β
Empress Dowager Han smiled and nodded, as if she was very satisfied with Master Ji San's attitude.
With the improved potato seeds, it can not only alleviate the current hunger in the world, but also have great significance for the future of Daqin.
It's a great joy.
Not to mention the others, even Emperor Longqing's pale face seemed to have a little blood.
"With these three kinds of grain, the treasury will be full in the future, and the people will be less hungry, and my Great Qin will be strong and prosperous just around the corner." Emperor Longqing seemed to be a little excited as he spoke, and suddenly coughed.
It was the first time Ji Xiaotang had seen someone cough so violently.
It didn't seem to be the first time that Emperor Longqing had coughed like this, and a serving eunuch immediately came over next to him. Pat the back on the back, take the handkerchief for the handkerchief, feed the pills for the pills.
Half a day. Emperor Longqing stopped coughing, and the eunuch who served wiped the sweat off his forehead, and Emperor Longqing breathed a sigh of relief again.
No one asked Emperor Longqing what was wrong, only Empress Dowager Han looked at Emperor Longqing, with a bit of anxiety in her eyes, but she quickly covered up the past.
"Your Majesty was in the heat last time, and it hasn't been all right yet. You should be careful not to get overly excited. Empress Dowager Han instructed Emperor Longqing word by word.
"Erchen knows, Erchen is happy. It's a fun thing like this. A few times in a lifetime! The queen mother doesn't have to worry, the son's body, the son's own know. β
Empress Dowager Han's face changed slightly, and then she smiled: "That's good." β
Ji Xiaotang watched the mother and son interact on the side. Suddenly I felt a little sad.
The words of Emperor Longqing. It doesn't seem like a good sign. Moreover, a generation of emperors is not suitable to say such things.
"Since I ascended the throne, I have not achieved anything. If you can watch this thing be done, you will be able to see your father and ancestors with some face in the future. Emperor Longqing said again.
Empress Dowager Han's face became more and more ugly, she glanced at Emperor Longqing, but Emperor Longqing had already lowered his eyes and took a sip of tea gently.
Empress Dowager Han swallowed back the words that came to her mouth.
"This is indeed a great thing for the community. You are all pillars of the country, but what other good advice do you have? You might as well bring it up now. Empress Dowager Han deliberately said in a brisk tone, with a smile on her face.
She spoke to everyone with an almost encouraging smile, clearly trying to set the mood up.
The two sentences that Emperor Longqing said one after another had already made the atmosphere in the imperial study very gloomy.
"When it comes to cold-resistant, high-yielding and non-picky grain, I have discussed it with Xiaotang and Wenda......" Qin Zhen immediately responded to Empress Dowager Han.
However, without waiting for him to finish speaking, almost at the same time as he spoke, Qin Lin also spoke.
"The matter of the grain is also of great significance to the northern border army of my Great Qin, Ayou has a good strategy for governing the army and protecting the country, please show the Queen Mother and Your Majesty."
"Oh?" Emperor Longqing was clearly interested in the words of both men.
Empress Dowager Han looked at Qin Zhen with a smile, then at Qin Lin, and then her eyes fell on Qi Younian.
Empress Dowager Han looked at Qi Younian with a very loving gaze, as if Qi Younian was her son and nephew.
"Ayo has a good plan, though. The mourning family and His Majesty are looking forward to it. "Empress Dowager Han is very optimistic about Qi Younian.
"What the minister wants to mention is the ancient policy of Tuntian." As Qi Younian spoke, he took out a copy of the recital from his sleeve, he had already drafted his suggestion into a recital, and it seemed that he had been prepared for a long time.
Because Emperor Longqing stretched out his hand, the lieutenant who served in the imperial study handed the fold to Emperor Longqing under the signal of the Empress Dowager Han.
Emperor Longqing was reading the fold, and the Empress Dowager Han asked Qi Younian.
Qi Younian immediately briefly said his Tuntian plan.
Now the situation in the north of Daqin is very tense, although there are powerful warriors who can fight well, but the situation is still not optimistic. Because of the famine in the territory, the border troops first faced the serious problem of lack of food and grass.
"There is a saying in the soldiers, and the soldiers and horses go first before the grain and grass are moved."
If there is a lack of food and grass, the combat effectiveness of the soldiers will be greatly reduced, or even defeated without a fight.
Now, Master Ji San has returned with a good variety of grains, which is of great significance to the border army in the north.
The climate in the northern border area where the army was stationed was cold, and only a few simple grains were grown, and the yield was not high. If the improved varieties of grain are passed on to the army, the border soldiers can usually plant the grain to ensure the supply of their own grain and grass.
Qi Younian finished speaking briefly, and Emperor Longqing also finished reading his excerpts.
Emperor Longqing's eyes lit up, and he handed the fold to the Empress Dowager Han.
"Ayou, you are worthy of being the descendant of my mighty Marquis Mansion, you can come up with such a good plan!"
"Your Majesty, this matter is not the work of the minister alone." As Qi Younian spoke, he glanced at Ji Xiaotang, "At the beginning of Qingyuan, the minister and the county lord had discussed this matter. In the past few days, the minister heard that Wenda had returned from overseas and brought back the grain, and talked with Prince Su. Tuntian's plan was discussed by Prince Su and his ministers. β
"The minister is just a martial artist, and such a detailed plan is all from the lofty position of Prince Su."
Qi Younian said this, and Emperor Longqing nodded again and again, and his gaze at Qin Lin also changed.
Empress Dowager Han raised her head from the fold and also glanced at Qin Lin, although her face was smiling, her eyes were a little unpredictable.
"Indeed, there was also Ayou who was discussing with you at that time." Qin Zhen didn't seem to take the interruption just now as a thing, and still said calmly, "Speaking of the border army's tuntian, if more people can be relocated to the tuntian together, it can not only increase the output of grain, but also consolidate the border defense." β
"What King An said is very reasonable, and Ayou's recital also has this article." Emperor Longqing said.
Qin Zhen smiled and nodded.
Regarding the issue of Fanliang and Tuntian, he and Ji Xiaotang, Qi Younian and Master Ji San had discussed it, and there was no secret between everyone. Now that Qi Younian and Qin Lin are together, with Qin Lin's vision and talent, there will be nothing missing.
Originally, the credit for this incident should all belong to him and the Ji family, but now, it is not so much that Qin Lin brought Qi Younian, but that Qi Younian brought Qin Lin.
In this matter, Qin Lin not only intervened, but also faintly seized the first credit.
Qin Zhen and Qin Lin looked at each other, and both of them smiled gently.
Empress Dowager Han also read the fold, nodded her head and praised it, and asked the lieutenant to pass it to Qin Zhen and Ji Xiaotang.
"Look and see if there's anything to add. One person is short-minded, and two are long-witted. Such a big event requires the big guys to work together and offer suggestions. Empress Dowager Han said with a smile.
Qin Zhen read the fold first, and then handed it to Ji Xiaotang.
Ji Xiaotang looked at it carefully, the words were written by Qi Younian, but the writing was not entirely Qi Younian's characteristics, and I thought that there was Qin Lin's handwriting in it.
was already very familiar with Qi Younian, Ji Xiaotang looked at the twists and turns, and couldn't help but nod his head secretly to Qin Lin.
The two brothers, Qin Zhen and Qin Lin, can be said to be the dragon and phoenix among people, and they are not divided into middle uncles.
As for the addition of the twist, Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen quickly exchanged a look. In addition to what they discussed, some detailed strategies have been added to the plan, which has been done in great detail, and there is almost no need to add or change.
Qin Lin and Qi Younian have put a lot of effort into this recital.
Originally, this piece of play should have been from Qin Zhen's hand, but now, this major event, this great credit, has fallen into Qin Lin's hands.
It should be said that if you look at it, you will fall into Qin Lin's hands.
Ji Xiaotang casually glanced at Empress Dowager Han.
The stakes are high, and Empress Dowager Han will never let Qin Lin really interfere in this matter.
Sure enough, Empress Dowager Han issued an order and immediately summoned Han Ge Lao and Xie Ge Lao to the palace to discuss the affairs of Tuntian in the north. Everyone discussed in the imperial study for nearly two hours, and finally finalized the plan for Tuntian.
As for the candidate for the implementation of the Tuntian plan, it is not Qin Lin, who has made great contributions to the plan, nor Qin Zhen, who has a deep understanding of the plan.
Empress Dowager Han handed over all the affairs of Tuntian to the Weiwu Marquis Mansion.
"There are successors to the Weiwu Hou Mansion, and I also have a general star to protect the country in Daqin Jiangshan, and this matter will be handed over to Qi Younian, the son of the Weiwu Hou, and all ministries will allocate manpower to assist Qi Younian to do things together~." Empress Dowager Han issued a decree, and at the same time crowned Qi Younian as the commander of the second grade.
In the matter of Fanliang and Tuntian, Qi Younian became the biggest winner.
Ji Xiaotang's prediction that Qi Younian had a prosperous martial arts fortune, and since then it has officially kicked off in the DPRK.
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