Although Xie Shen intended for Rodriguez to traffic in things such as corn, sweet potatoes, and peppers, it did not mean that he wanted to meddle in the specific affairs of the Yuyao Sea Economic Bureau. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

The reason is very simple, if you are not in your position, you will not seek your own government.

Xie Shen returned to Yuyao this time to visit his eldest brother, and if he took this opportunity to meddle in the affairs of the Maritime Economic Bureau, he would inevitably be targeted by someone with a heart.

Although Xie Shen is not afraid of trouble, he also does not want to cause trouble.

After all, people's hearts are separated from their stomachs, and if someone who looks like a good old man jumps out and takes a bite on weekdays, it is still quite disgusting.

Xie Shen and Rodriguez reached a private agreement at most, Xie Shen would spend a lot of money to buy American vegetables and grains brought by Rodriguez. Of course, these things also need Rodriguez to go through the formal procedures and report to the Bureau of Maritime Economic Affairs to pay taxes.

In the blink of an eye, it was the end of May.

The potatoes Xie Shen planted in the back garden were ready to be harvested.

Since it was the first batch of potatoes grown in the Ming Dynasty, its value is self-evident.

Xie Shen carefully directed Ding to dig out the grown potatoes and temporarily stack them in the kitchen.

How to store so many potatoes is also a problem, there is no need to expand the seeds at the moment, Xie Shen does not want this batch of potatoes to sprout.

This batch of potatoes has risen very well, although it is not particularly large, but it is relatively average, and it is no problem to fry a dish with three or two potatoes.

Of course, Xie Shen would not be so petty, and kept these potatoes to eat by himself.

He immediately wrote a note about how to find potatoes and try to plant them. Xie Shen focused on the benefits of potatoes in the recital, hoping that the Son of Heaven could carry out pilot planting in a certain place.

For Xie Shen, this is a very meaningful thing, if potatoes can be promoted to the people decades in advance, the tragedy of the end of the Ming Dynasty will be avoided to the greatest extent.

Another thing that made Xie Shen feel happy was that his eldest brother Xie Fang's condition was completely under control.

He knew that it was very difficult to cure tuberculosis with the current medical level of the Ming Dynasty, and this result was already very good.

After accompanying the eldest brother for half a month, Xie Shen took his wife to return to Beijing by boat from Yuyao in mid-June.

Forget it, it has been more than four months since he left the Beijing Division, and it is really the grace of the Son of Heaven. If an ordinary official had taken such a long personal leave, he would have been impeached by the imperial history.

Xie Shen is not very worried about the government, and there will be no big mistakes with Li Dongyang and Xie Qian in the cabinet.

Of course, it is unrealistic to expect Emperor Zhengde to be diligent in government, even if Xie Shen is in Beijing.

This time, it took Xie Shen more than 20 days to travel from Hangzhou to Beijing. Mainly on the way to change ships and rest for a few days. It's a hot summer day, and it's too tiring to travel long distances by boat.

Xie Shen was nothing, but he was worried about Qianqian.

Therefore, when Xie Shen's boat docked at Zhangjiawan Wharf, it was already early July.

On July 7, Xie Shen rested a little, and was edicted by Emperor Zhengde to the leopard room to ask about politics.

This is unprecedented.

Emperor Zhengde is so frolicking, and what annoys him the most is political affairs. On weekdays, he hid from the courtiers, but today he took the initiative to summon Xie Shen to ask about politics, and even Xie Shen was very surprised.

Coming to the front of the main hall of the leopard room, Xie Shen smiled and said to Zhang Yong, the imperial eunuch on duty, and said, "Does Gonggong Zhang know why His Majesty summoned so-and-so?" ”

Zhang Yong said lightly: "Xiao Ge Lao said and laughed, how can our family know His Majesty's thoughts." But our family sees that His Majesty is in a very good mood, which must be a good thing. ”

Speaking of which, Zhang Yong has already given Xie Shen a lot of face.

Xie Shen also breathed a sigh of relief, as long as it was a good thing. He has been away from Jingshi for too long, and he is really afraid that some villain will make some things behind his back.

Before being announced into the palace, Xie Shen had already thought of the wording, and he could answer questions when he saw the emperor.

"Sir, tell me what this potato is and why it is so flawless."

When Emperor Zhengde saw Xie Shen, he couldn't suppress the joy in his heart, and asked in a harmonious voice.

Xie Shen replied respectfully: "Back to Your Majesty, this potato is a vegetable similar to taro, and it can also be used as a staple food instead of rice noodles. ”

Hearing this, Emperor Zhengde's eyes lit up: "Is this true?" ”

Xie Shen smiled and said, "Your Majesty, the minister has brought a lot of potatoes this time, Your Majesty might as well try them." ”

Emperor Zhengde was overjoyed when he heard this, but then he frowned and said, "But if I eat this potato, will it affect the planting?" ”

Xie Shen said softly: "Your Majesty doesn't have to worry. The minister has already planted a batch this time, and it is enough to leave some seeds. ”

"If the potatoes are as easy to grow as my husband said, that's good news." Emperor Zhengde paused and said, "I have thought about it for a long time, and I have also discussed with Li Ge Lao and Xie Ge Lao, and decided to try to grow potatoes in Shuntian Mansion. ”

Xie Shen said respectfully: "Your Majesty is wise. ”

Emperor Zhengde's decision was expected by Xie Shen.

The emperor was interested in new things, so he had to keep an eye on the growth of potatoes. The only way to do this is to set the potato planting site in Suncheonfu.

Xie Shen even thought that the Son of Heaven would plant potatoes in the leopard house.

Anyway, the leopard house is big enough to grow potatoes.

"How is the condition of the sir's brother?"

Emperor Zhengde's words changed abruptly and said in a harmonious voice.

Xie Shen replied: "Back to Your Majesty's words, Brother Weichen's illness is no longer serious, and Your Majesty Xie is worried." ”

"That's good."

Emperor Zhengde nodded lightly and said, "The Ming Dynasty can't do without Mr., and the cabinet can't do without Mr., and I can't do without Mr. ”

Seeing that Emperor Zhengde had something to say, Xie Shen listened patiently.

Sure enough, it didn't take long for Emperor Zhengde to say in a deep voice: "I want to patrol the border." ”

Xie Shen was slightly stunned, not knowing what to say.

Jiang Bin has been demoted, and Emperor Zhengde is still developing according to the established trajectory, and I have to say that my own ideas are the most critical.

The so-called traitors confuse the king, and most of them are favored by the king. If the Son of Heaven himself did not have this idea, the ministers would say that no matter how much they wanted, it would not be successful.

It seems that the emperor has made up his mind to leave the capital.

Xie Shen pondered for a while, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the border pass is dangerous, and the sword has no eyes. Your Majesty is a daughter, and I'm afraid it's not appropriate to go to the border to inspect it. ”

Emperor Zhengde shook his head with some disappointment: "I thought that Mr. was different from them. ”

"However, if Your Majesty is tired of the life in this leopard house, you can go hunting in the suburbs of Beijing."

"Hunting is good, but I don't understand, I'm the Son of Heaven, the whole world is mine, I want to go out for a walk and see why I can't. Could it be that I stay in the capital all day and am Mingjun? What is the difference between this and a prisoner. ”

Xie Shen said respectfully: "The minister is afraid, Your Majesty is the destiny of heaven. ”

"Sir, don't comfort me."

Emperor Zhengde smiled bitterly and said: "Sir doesn't ask me to inspect the border fortress, I will punish you, punish you and me to go hunting together!" ”

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