Xiao Yongzao, as the minister of the study, this spring's drought is so serious, it is expected that Kangxi will have a question sooner or later, he has already done enough homework in this regard, and he calmly replied when he heard the words: "Winter wheat jointing and grain filling are all in spring, this year's spring drought came early, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan, and Zhili's winter wheat is basically unsaved, if the drought continues, it is likely that there will be no harvest." ”

Kangxi said a noncommittal low "hmm", and asked casually: "The drought can only be lifted after May, what should be planted?" ”

Why do you ask about this? Xiao Yongzao couldn't help but be surprised, this master has attached great importance to farming all his life, and these questions have long been familiar to him, so why ask? After a little hesitation, he said slowly: "Back to the emperor, May is midsummer, if the rain is sufficient, millet, buckwheat, sorghum, and beans are all suitable Chapter 134 Each has its own plan and suitable planting, millet, buckwheat, and sorghum are not mature for a long time, and they can harvest a season in autumn, and if the drought can be solved in May, the rations will be guaranteed in the second half of the year." ”

Because of some hesitation in trying to plant corn, sweet potatoes, and potatoes, Kangxi purely subconsciously asked this question, and Xiao Yongzao's word 'guarantee' reminded him that since Yinzhen repeatedly mentioned in the letter that these three crops can be high-yield and drought-resistant, then he guarantees the rations of the trial planting area, and he is not short of money.

The provinces north of the Yellow River, in early summer, there are nine years of drought in ten years, high-yield drought-resistant crops, really make Kangxi's heart move, besides, Yinzhen heard about the drought and took the initiative to buy grain to the north, and widely collected seeds, only this worry about the country and the people is commendable, it is better to let him, success is gratifying, defeat is also worry-free, why bother to hit his enthusiasm.

Thinking clearly, Kangxi said: "The fourteenth son of the emperor, Wang Yinzhen, recommended sowing corn, sweet potatoes, and potatoes in the north, and went to the study to discuss it with the household department. ”

"Oh, the minion respects the oracle." Xiao Yongzao kowtowed respectfully, but he secretly said in his heart, the fourteenth master is just young and messing around, how can the emperor also follow the nonsense, this crop has been inherited for thousands of years, how can it be so easy to change? Corn, sweet potatoes, potatoes, just listen to the name and know that the Fourteenth Master got it from Westerners? Oranges are born in the south and oranges are oranges in the north, and the crops that come from thousands of miles across the ocean can adapt to the barren and arid land of the northern provinces? The Fourteenth Master is afraid that he is going to break the fortune this time.

The matter of crops was settled, Kangxi felt very relieved, and continued: "The weather is very hot, and Zhang Pengxi is inspecting the inside and outside of Beijing to strictly prevent the breeding of diseases. In addition, it was proposed to set up a coastal defense Tongzhi in Macao, who would also be in charge of coastal defense and foreign affairs, and the personnel would be selected and assigned. ”

The 800-mile rush of the Fujian hunger riot soon reached the ears of the prince Yinren, who was both happy and worried when he heard the news, and the joy was that the movement in Fujian was so big that it would inevitably attract the attention of the government and the opposition, and the worry was that the riot in Fujian was too early, and the fire in Shandong and Shanxi had not yet arrived, so it could not form an echo.

Just when he was suffering from gains and losses, the news that Yinzhen took the sea route from Jiangnan to mobilize food also came out, and he couldn't help but curse hatefully, "There is no place to spend more silver?" Then he got up and paced the room boringly, turning around twice before contemplating.

Since Lao Fourteen shipped grain from the south of the Yangtze River, with his financial resources and consistent style, it could not be a small amount, and once this road was opened, he could continue to mobilize grain in the future, and the imperial court would soon be able to stabilize grain prices and stabilize people's hearts.

That being the case, it can't be delayed any longer, even if the time is not ripe, we have to let them hurry up and echo Fujian!

The back garden of Prince Yong's mansion.

Yinzhen walked into the south courtyard with a calm face as before, but after entering the house, he didn't say a word, just sat down and drank tea. He had already received a message from Deng Boss Feige a few days ago, and although the assassination was missed, he did not leave any handle, and he was relieved to learn this result.

Wu Sidao also paid attention to Yinzhen's expression from time to time during this time, secretly speculating about the success or failure of the assassination of Yinzhen, and when he saw that Yinzhen had regained his usual composure, he knew that the 'sticky pole' had missed, but he didn't know what to do, and asked casually: "The fourth master is in a depressed mood, but there is something in the court?" ”

Yin Zhen glanced at him, and then said slowly: "The hungry people in Fujian rioted, and the disaster extended to the six prefectures, and half of the province was eroded. After a pause, he said again: "Wang Yinzhen of Suijun transported grain from Jiangnan to Tianjin by sea......"

Hearing that the hungry people in Fujian rebelled, Wu Sidao's face was already solemn, and he was silent for a long time, and he groaned: "Fourth master, the prince has done it." ”

"This was instigated by the prince?" Yin Zhen was startled and blurted out.

Wu Sidao nodded, and said solemnly: "The drought in Fujian is not as serious as in the north, and last year, the Holy Lord gave another 300,000 stone rice grain, why did the riot start?" It must have been the prince's plan early, Fujian is in chaos, and the vicinity of Gyeonggi is not far from chaos. ”

Yinzhen said: "The hungry people in Fujian rioted, and they once issued a post, accusing local officials of embezzling relief money and grain, and large wealthy families hoarding and annexing fields. ”

"There are no three hundred taels of silver here." Wu Sidao said disdainfully, "Do you want to find a reason for the hunger riot? Making excuses? Local officials embezzle relief money and grain, and if they embezzle it, they will always have to take out 20% or 30%, right? Hoarding and gathering strange people is even more of a joke, how can there be a famine that does not hoard food? ”

Yin Zhen couldn't help but be stunned, ah, the hungry people rioted, and the hungry people were eager to impact the big households to grab food, and it was not to fight for the world, do you still have to pay attention to being a famous teacher?

Wu Sidao said eloquently: "Fujian is just an introduction, the real backhand is in Gyeonggi Zhili, this year's spring drought is so serious, it is impossible for the prince not to take advantage of it, only the turmoil in Gyeonggi can mobilize Gyeonggi soldiers and horses, and the prince also has a chance." ”

Yin Zhen's expression couldn't help but become solemn, he was at least nominally the prince's party, the prince made such a big move, if he angered the emperor Ama, would he suffer from the pond fish?

Wu Sidao glanced at Yinzhen and knew what he was worried about, but the topic changed and asked very abruptly, "Is the fourth master interested in the chaos in Fujian?" ”

Fujian? Yinzhen was speechless for a while, this cripple's mind turned too fast, Fujian is a game between the prince and the emperor, what is the king's intervention? It's too late for this king to withdraw now.

Wu Sidao's eyes flashed with a ghostly light, and he said in a low voice, "What will happen if the Fujian hunger riots cannot be quelled for a long time, or even further expand and worsen?" ”

Yin Zhen reacted instantly, "You mean that Huang Ama will send the old fourteenth to quell the rebellion?" ”

"It's not impossible." Wu Sidao said faintly: "The fourteenth master is good at military affairs, and he has four thousand navies in his hands, and he is in Shanghai, and he can arrive in Fujian in just a few days by boat, and the Fujian sailors are also under his name. [bookid=2199787,bookname="Reborn Data World"][bookid=2199787,bookname="Reborn Data World"]!!