Wu Zhixian had eaten several things, and knowing that these new crops were drought-tolerant and good, and the yield was high, his heart was full of fighting spirit.

If the common people planted these crops in their homes, even if it was a famine, they would not starve to death, although this year's drought was not too serious, but dozens of people in Zhiyang County also starved to death, and he felt heartache every time he thought of this.

As a parent official, he can't manage the people to live and work in peace and contentment, this is his dereliction of duty, there are such good crops, if the people are planted, such a tragedy can be greatly reduced in the future.

"I don't know where these seeds come from in your house."

Lin Dezheng didn't understand very clearly, so he asked Lin Changyuan to say it, Lin Changyuan said, "Master Wu doesn't know, my fifth brother has been staying in the south for the first two years, and these seeds are what he brought back from the south, saying that they were brought by Westerners. ”

"There are no people in the south, everyone doesn't know what this thing is, and they don't know how to plant it, and he doesn't know if it's useful, so he brought us some back to try, and it's all crops, so we planted them according to what we wanted, and tossed for a year or two, but I didn't expect it to be planted by us."

"During this drought, we took the risk of planting more seeds in our own fields and distributed more seeds to the villagers, and many families in the village planted them, so we were able to get through the difficulties, thanks to these new crops."

Wu Zhixian heard these words, and couldn't help but nodded, "Okay, it's really good, this time there was a drought, many people fled out, your Tongxin Village is the most stable place, I know all this, it turns out that with these new crops, you are not for your own selfish interests, but generously take out your own seeds for the villagers to plant, which is worthy of praise." ”

His entourage said on the side, "Master, one of the two people who took the Jinshi examination in Zhiyang County this time is from the Lin family, and it is estimated that he is the one who went to the south as mentioned earlier." ”

As soon as he heard this, Wu Zhixian was even more happy, "I can't complain about having such a mind, this Lin family is really good, and this time Tongxin Village is stable, all of which are your credit." ”

Lin De was busy saying, "The big man has won the award, and the little people really can't afford it." ”

Wu Zhixian said, "Don't be too humble, you deserve this credit, I say these words but also my selfishness, since those seeds are spread from your village, then you only have them here, there is no one planting in the south, I don't need to let people go over, and then I plan to let the villages in the county plant one after another, and it is indispensable for you to contribute, of course, you plant crops hard, if you don't want to, I won't force it." ”

As soon as he said this, Lin Dezheng immediately responded, and said with a smile, "Don't worry, the county magistrate, we still understand this, we can contribute as much as our family can, as long as we can make everyone live a good life, it is worth it." ”

Wu Zhixian originally wanted to say that he would give the Ming court and give them some rewards, but before he could say anything, Lin Dezheng directly responded to the matter.

He couldn't help but glance at the family again, this consciousness is really too high, if ordinary people have such good things, they have to be a little selfish, keep them first, don't take them out easily, their family is good, just want everyone to live a good life.

Wu Zhixian smiled and nodded, "It's naturally good that you are willing, and look at the two years, if the year is good, these new crops grown by your family will be bought at a high price, and then distributed, so that the villages will plant one after another, so that you can't save much in your own family, and the food at home is enough?" ”

Lin Dezheng nodded, "Set aside enough food for your own family, and the rest can be given to other people to plant." ”

He was very excited at this moment, and he didn't feel that his family had suffered a loss, who in this village had such decency? The county magistrate came to the house in person, and said that their Lin family had merit.

Wu Zhixian also said, "You also have to take care of your own family first, and I can also let people go around to buy more grain and come back, and use the grain to exchange these new crops with you and distribute them as seeds, so that there will be no shortage of food in your family, and my purpose will be achieved." ”

Of course, Lin Dezheng is good at everything, he kept nodding, Wu Zhixian smiled and said, "I will report this matter to the authorities, after the matter is completed, your Lin family will be a great achievement, and there will naturally be a reward at that time." ”

Lin Dezheng was stunned, he only thought that he should contribute, but he didn't think about rewarding, and then Wu Zhixian said that he understood that his family had helped and had a reward, which was terrible.

"I wonder what you need at home? If there is any need, I will also mention it when I report it to the top, and if I can make my own decisions, I will nod and agree, and if I can't be the master, I have to talk to the above. ”

Seeing that Lin De was about to shake his head, Siqi couldn't care about it so much, so he quickly stood up, ran to the side, and said with a smile, "Master, what kind of reward can the imperial court give our family?" ”

Wu Zhixian didn't get angry when he saw her coming, and said with a smile, "You first tell me what you need, I will consider one or two, as long as it is feasible, I can give it to you." ”

Siqi breathed a sigh of relief, it was so dangerous, fortunately, she kept staring at this side, and ran over in time, if she let her grandfather refuse, it would not be easy to speak later.

At this time, Wu Zhixian took the initiative to give it, if they refused, and then asked for it themselves, it would mean something else, even if it was a reward for doing good deeds, it would have some other meanings at that time, which was not good.

At this time, she had already run over, and she didn't have time to discuss it with her family, so she said directly, "Master, our family still has some seeds, which have not been planted yet, but our family's land is only dozens of acres, and if they are planted, there will be not enough food to eat." ”

"There are many mountains on the edge of our village, and there is a mountain with few stones, which can be taken care of and cultivated, but it cannot be bought and sold at will, and if it can, I wonder if we can use a mountain to grow some new crops. We don't have that much silver at home, so if we can, can we make it cheaper? ”

After Siqi finished speaking, he smiled slightly, that appearance was very cute, which made Wu Zhixian laugh.

He pondered his words carefully, but it was quite interesting, there is so much land in a village, and every family has to plant it, and land is naturally in short supply, even if there is silver, you can't buy it if you want to, and it is feasible to use barren mountains to grow food, but you have to take care of it, otherwise you can't grow it.