A day later, Li Zhi, the king of Jin, was almost cured of his illness and had begun to move around the dormitory.

Hearing the laughter of a pair of children again, Li Shimin's fatherly heart was very gratified.

At night, when the lights and candles were shining, a tall and thin figure appeared in the main hall, dusty, as if returning from afar.

On the throne, Li Shimin said in a deep voice: "So, he was really a loser before?" ”

"That's right, the subordinates have been investigating in Huaiyang in many ways, and many people can prove that the previous Xie Yi was really unbearable. However, since the last time he fell into the water five months ago, it seemed to be a different person overnight, and the neighbors called him the prodigal son. ”

Li Shimin sneered: "It's really awakened, it's just his talent ......"

"I heard that he has been studying since he was a child, but no one knows how to learn it, and recently he has become famous. However, he did not roll up his masterpieces, but sold them to others at a price, and Huaiyang people called him humiliating. ”

"Hou Junji recruited him?" Li Shimin asked in a deep voice.

"Yes, first of all, Shaolangjun of Chen Guogong's Mansion fell off his horse and was rescued by Xie Yi. After that, Chen Guogong learned his name and sent his son-in-law Helan Chushi to meet Xie Yi, and the two had a very close relationship. ”

"Helan Chushi... But the one who did it? When he asked this, Li Shimin's eyes suddenly sharpened a lot.

"This person is indeed a Qianniu of the East Palace, who took leave from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince last year and escorted his father-in-law Chen Guogong to perform his duties in Chenzhou."

Li Shimin nodded lightly, his eyes were deep, the emperor's favorite was unfathomable, and he didn't know what he was thinking. After pondering for a long time, Xuan asked again: "What is the situation between Xie Yi and Helan Chushi?" ”

"The two had two main contacts, one was when Helan Chushi took a fancy to a chick/prostitute. Xie Yi and Yixing Zheng's children bid for their combing cages, and the latter spent thousands of dollars to win the bid. The name of a thousand times overnight caused a sensation in Chenzhou, making this prostitute famous in Jianghuai. ”

"For a thousand nights, these children of the family are really generous!" Li Shimin sneered: "It's all to curry favor with Helan Chushi? ”

"Your Majesty, according to your subordinates, Xie Yi shouldn't be. He had a vendetta with the Zheng disciple, and the bidding was probably just to get him to spend more money and get revenge.

Huaiyang also said this, the price of the comb cage rose from 50 to 1,000, and the Zheng family almost became a local laughing stock. And Xie Yi should not have had Qianguan's family assets at that time, so it was probably a bluff. ”

Li Shimin chuckled: "Hmph, it seems that he has some means." ”

"On the Shangyuan Festival, Helan Chushi and Xie Yi had a secret conversation, and others didn't know the inside story. Then he returned to Chang'an, while Xie Yi stayed in Huaiyang and did the wine business. ”

Li Shimin pondered for a long time and asked, "Then have you found out who Xie Yi's medical skills and wine-making mage come from?" ”

"No, the subordinates investigated very carefully, and they didn't find such a person......"

"It's weird, it's interesting!" Li Shimin sighed lightly, then waved his hand, and the tall and thin black shadow quietly withdrew from the hall.

……

Xie Yi was arranged in a room on the periphery of Luoyang Palace, which looked like a guard's residence, clean and elegant.

And prepared hot water for himself to bathe, Xie Yi naturally couldn't ask for it, and taking a hot bath was just to relieve fatigue.

What he didn't expect was that there was also a beautiful little palace maid who provided bathing services. However, he was rejected by Xie Yi, in case he was impulsive and asked the palace maid to take a bath together, it would be an accident, and it would be really immoral.

And...... It is said that the women in the palace nominally belong to the emperor, although they are just nameless palace maids, but if Li Ermajesty feels that he has been cuckolded, the consequences will be very strict.

In line with the principle of cherishing life, Xie Yi insisted on being a decent gentleman, and after bathing alone, he hurriedly fell asleep.

I just saw that there was nothing around me, and I couldn't help but think of the kang in Huaiyang's house, and the sister-in-law who slept with the kang, and remembered the fucking night when the red candle was shining high.

I can't sleep alone, and I naturally have lovesick thoughts in my heart, and I don't know if my sister-in-law at home misses me?

It's not good to separate the two places, but Xiao Biesheng is newly married, and the lovesickness is stronger, and after a few days, I will take my sister-in-law to Luoyang, and I should ...... Hey! Thinking of this, coupled with his tiredness, Xie Yi fell asleep and had a very sweet and beautiful dream.

……

The next morning, an attendant came to deliver the decree, and Li Er Majesty summoned Xie Yizhen to visit the palace.

What will this do? If you check Li Zhi's body again, do you still want to reward and pay for the consultation?

Xie Yi hurried to the Zhenguan Palace, only to find that Fang Xuanling was also there, and the other generals were nowhere to be seen.

"Grass people Xie Yi see His Majesty."

"Hmm!" Li Shimin said with a smile: "Xie Yi, King Jin's illness is basically cured, and I should reward you." ”

"Your Majesty's words are serious, the heart of the healer's parents, it is his duty to cure the sick and save people, and he does not ask for rewards." Xie Yi is very modest.

Li Shimin said with a smile: "I heard that last time you received a hundred consultation fees from Hou Junji's house, and you didn't take a penny from me?" You're welcome, if you have any wishes, I will do my best to fulfill you. ”

"Uh......" Xie Yi said with a smile: "If His Majesty really wants to reward it, then the grass people will ask for a nursery." ”

A nursery?

Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling both raised their eyebrows, is this asking for land? It's also tactful.

"Well, I rewarded you with 300 acres of Yongye Land in Huaiyang, what do you think?" Li Erma's xià is still very refreshing, the opening is 300 acres, or Yongye field that can be passed down from generation to generation.

Xie Yi shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, you misunderstood, all the grass people want is a nursery. ”

Li Shimin seemed to be interested and asked, "Tell me, what kind of nursery do you want?" ”

"Your Majesty, the grass people are fortunate to get some seeds, which are crops that the Tang Dynasty does not have, and may add a few vegetables and grains to the tables of the people of the Tang Dynasty."

When Xie Yi's voice landed, Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling were shocked, obviously, this topic was too attractive.

The feudal dynasty based on agriculture, the people take food as the sky, the importance of food is self-evident, the king often ploughs and advises the farmers to teach the mulberry, the prime minister and the minister are conscientious, and the farmers sweat like rain and work hard, not just to collect more grain and fill their stomachs!

In recent years, Datang has been eclectic and has introduced many crops, such as pineapple in the Western Regions, mung beans in Tianzhu and so on. Hearing that Xie Yi had new crop seeds in his hands, the emperor and prime minister of the Tang Dynasty suddenly became interested.

"Xie Yi, what kind of crop seed is it?" Li Shiminhe's expression and tone changed significantly, and the trace of excitement in his heart could not be hidden.

"Hui Majesty xià, respectively, corn, potatoes, peppers and tomatoes, corn is grain, after grinding, its shape is similar to wheat, millet noodles, can be baked cakes, boiled porridge and rice; Potatoes can be used as vegetables and vegetables, and can also be used as food to satisfy hunger; Tomatoes are sweet and sour fruits and vegetables, and chili peppers can be used as vegetables and condiments, which are heavier and better than dogwood and mustard. ”

Hearing Xie Yi come one by one, Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling's eyes were full of brilliance, and there were four new crops at once, and there were also new grains. Excited, excited, more exciting than a golden lump falling from the sky.

Fang Xuanling asked, "Xie Yi, what are the habits of these four crops and what is the yield?" ”

"Corn and potatoes are dry farming, which can be grown from the south to the northwest and need proper irrigation. Especially potatoes, they can be planted in barren land, in the fields and ditches, and are easy to survive.

Corn and yield are higher than millet, comparable to wheat, Guanzhong Heluo can grow wheat in winter, plant corn in summer, and crop twice a year; As for the potato yield, the minister can't say an accurate number, but he promises to surprise His Majesty and Fang Xiang, and the year of famine can save the emergency, so that Datang will no longer be hungry. ”

Xie Yilang said: "As for peppers and tomatoes, they can be grown appropriately as vegetables...... However, chili pepper has the effect of dispelling dampness and seasoning, and the people in the humid southwest region will inevitably favor it, and once promoted, it may be an indispensable condiment in every household kitchen in the future. ”

Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling's eyes were already a little bright, and Xie Yi's description shocked and surprised them. If it is true, then "Datang will no longer be hungry" is not empty talk.

If the problem of eating for the common people is solved, the country will be able to stabilize the country, maintain long-term peace and stability, and pass it on from generation to generation. This has a great attraction for the monarchs of the feudal dynasty, and it can be described as a treasure.

"Xie Yi, what you said is true?"

"The grass people are telling the truth."

"Then would you like to sacrifice the seed to the court?"

Do you dare to answer the word "no" when you ask this? Fortunately, it was intended to be so. Xie Yi immediately said: "Of course, the grass people ask for a nursery to cultivate new crops for Datang. ”

Li Shimin said without hesitation: "Yes, I will give you the best land, you are good to cultivate." By the way, where is the seed now, and when is it appropriate to sow it? ”

"When the seeds are in Huaiyang's home, the grass farmers can go home immediately to pick them up or have their families deliver them. As for sowing, this spring is the sowing season. ”

Xie Yi said: "The grass people want to have a fertile nursery with plenty of water, and it is guaranteed that it will not be damaged by wild animals and man-made people, after all, seeds are scarce and precious. ”

"That's nature, like this...... There is a garden under the east wall of Luoyang Palace, which is the place where flowers and trees are cultivated in the former Sui, the soil is fertile, and outside the wall is the tributary of Luoshui, which can be watered. You will plant the seedlings there, and I will send the Praetorian Guards to guard them, so that nothing will go wrong. ”

Li Shimin said leisurely: "I want to see these seedlings take root and bear fruit with my own eyes, and understand their habits and yields. ”

For the emperor, such an important thing is only relieved to be under his nose, Xie Yi is not surprised.

"Your Majesty, Nachen will let his family come to the Eastern Capital with seeds."

Li Erqi immediately said: "How can such an important seed be taken lightly? Such...... Let Hou Junji send troops and horses to escort your family and seeds here, don't lose anything. ”

Fang Xuanling, who gradually calmed down on the side, asked, "By the way, Xie Yi, where did you come from?" You're young, you shouldn't have been to a foreign land! ”

When Li Shimin heard this, he also showed curiosity, or suspicion.

Alas! Xie Yi had no choice but to sneer: "Last year, the grass people fell into the water, and they were rescued by an old immortal, saying that the grass people were destined people, and his old man gave the grass people a backpack." Among them, there are crop seeds, and the elixir for His Royal Highness the King of Jin is also among them, and the grass people are also fortunate to learn from the immortals, and they have increased a lot of knowledge. ”

"Immortals? But how can you be famous? ”

Xie Yi said: "Immortal wind bones, white beard and white hair, the grass people once asked for the name, but the fairy Weng did not answer, only told the grass people to study with their hearts." Then he rode away on a green ox, and since then it has been difficult to find.

At that time, the scene was like a dream, and if it weren't for the fact that the backpack was actually around him after waking up, the grass people would almost think it was a dream......"