The yin and summer wood, the birds are singing, and the sky is full of colorful glow like a pigment dye, reflecting the figure of the busy people working hard in the field, which is colorful and moving.

On the edge of the ridge, a figure of Zhilan Yushu and Longzhang Fengzi stood outstandingly, setting off the slender shadow beside him even more petite. The two are Zhu Junyang, who has just returned from escorting high-yield wheat seeds from the capital, and Yu Xiaocao, who supervises the tenant farmers planting corn at the edge of the field.

"Ahh This is the silver ticket for the imperial court to purchase seeds, a total of five thousand taels. Put it away! When he returned to Beijing this time, Zhu Junyang reported the yield of Tanggu wheat, and the entire court was shocked, and he was also delighted by the emperor and a group of ministers who were worried about the country and the people.

If you want to talk about the high yield of corn, it is because this grain itself is a high-yield crop, coupled with careful cultivation, although the ministers were a little surprised, they were not as unbelievable as they are now.

In the experimental field of Huangzhuang in the capital, Liu Shangshu heard that winter wheat was planted in Tanggu, and he also cultivated part of it. The wheat seeds are the best, the fertilizer in the fields is sufficient, and the old farmers take care of them...... Even if everything is done to the extreme, the output still does not exceed 400 catties.

And the fields of Tanggu, Liu Shangshu also took his men to see, the land is not more fertile than Huangzhuang, the wheat seeds are also transported from the capital, and the people who serve the fields are hired long-term workers...... No matter which one is not as fine as the experimental field of Huangzhuang, the yield per mu has reached 600 catties, which is almost double the output of Huangzhuang. What is the reason for this?

It's definitely not because of the King of Yangjun, who in Beijing doesn't know that the King of Yangjun has been detained in the palace or other courtyards since he was a child for some reason, even if he goes out, there are masters who follow him step by step. If it weren't for the fact that the emperor forced him to take over the errand of planting corn, he might not have had the opportunity to deal with the fields and grain in his life. It belongs to the kind of master who only knows rice and steamed bread, but does not know rice and wheat.

Liu Shangshu carefully summarized and compared, the only difference between Tanggu and Huangzhuang is that the Yu family is in charge. He specially inquired with the king of Yangjun that the Yujia Zhuangzi, which was not far from Tanggu's 800 acres of land, had also achieved high yields. The nearby Zhuangzi ordered good seeds from the Yu family, and the wheat seeds were fried to a high price of fifty wen a catty.

Liu Shangshu specially compared the wheat produced in Huangzhuang with the grain transported by Tang Gu. It was found that the wheat grains in Tanggutian Real Estate were larger than those on Huangzhuang, and they were all like little fat people, very full. The ears of wheat brought back by King Yangjun also surprised him, they were about the same length as an adult man's middle finger, almost twice as long as the ears of wheat produced in Huangzhuang. It's no wonder that the yield is much higher.

If this wheat is used as a wheat seed, will it be a bumper harvest next year? Even if the production capacity per mu reaches 500 catties, it is not a small progress! Don't say fifty wen a pound, even if it is higher, some people are willing to buy it!

In order to make a thorough comparison, the emperor also specially asked people to grind the wheat in the two places into flour and make steamed buns, and invited the ministers to taste them in the court. People have to die more than people, and goods have to be thrown away. The steamed buns made of wheat flour in Huangzhuang have become inconspicuous little maids in front of Tanggu's steamed buns.

If you look at it alone, there is nothing, it is an ordinary steamed bun eaten at home, and the taste is not bad. can be compared with Tanggu's steamed buns, and you know the victory or defeat. Tanggu's steamed buns are white and fat, exuding an attractive fragrance. It is chewy and has a sweet and silky flavor in the mouth, and the texture is excellent. Even if you don't just have any dish, you can eat one, and you can't stop at all.

Two cages of steamed buns, the ministers of Huangzhuang only tasted a small bite, but Tang Gu's cage was eaten to a fine end, and two military attachés even fought for the last steamed bun, so they blushed and had thick necks, and almost didn't fight.

Zhu Junfan, who was sitting on the dragon seat, ate half a steamed bun, and he was still unsatisfied. Since I wore it here, the steamed buns I ate were all the kind on the Huangzhuang, because I didn't add bleaching powder, it looked a little dark, and it was sticky in my mouth, and it didn't have the good taste of Fuqiang powder in my previous life. Until today, he finally ate a more delicious steamed bun, white, fluffy, fragrant, and even more delicious than the steamed bun he ate in his previous life.

This must be the credit of the little fellow who crossed the country, I wonder how she improved the wheat to the way it is now? Still is...... She has a blessed land that can grow food as a benefit for crossing? Isn't that what is written in novels? - "Crossing with Space", "Farming through Space", "Thousands of Acres of Good Land in Portable Space"...... Zhu Junfan was on the throne, and he didn't notice that his ministers were about to fight over a piece of steamed buns.

Su Ran saw that his master Yunyou was too empty, so he coughed twice and reminded him to pay attention to the two generals below. It's too embarrassing, and it's not a beggar in the slums, for a piece of steamed buns, as for it?!

When Zhu Junfan came back to his senses, the two old generals, who were more than a hundred years old together, had already begun to scuffle. He cleared his throat heavily, and the people around the two old generals hurriedly pulled them away. Seeing that the emperor's face was not good, the court immediately quieted down. Only the heavy breathing of the two old generals remained, and the sound was clearly audible.

Zhu Junfan couldn't cry or laugh, and said: "It seems that all Aiqing favor the wheat varieties on Tanggu Zhuangzi. So do I! What is the reason for the fact that the same seed is planted with a completely different grain? ”

The ministers immediately began to talk about it, some saying that it was due to water and soil, some said that it was due to the climate, and some said that it was because of the managers...... At this time, Liu Shangshu exerted the courage of Zhuge Liang's tongue to fight the Confucians, and refuted all the factors that the ministers said one by one.

The final reason discussed is a bit mysterious, and it can't be refuted - as long as the Yu family participates in the cultivation of grain, it seems to be different. Vegetables in early spring, sweet watermelons, corn harvest during locust plagues, and wheat yields are high...... Actions speak louder than words. Those who had previously vigorously opposed the Yu family's entry into the court as officials also died down and no longer came out!

Zhu Junfan smiled and said, "This Yu family is indeed quite capable!" Especially the little girl of the Yu family! I have heard that planting vegetables, watermelons, corn and winter wheat this time were all proposed by the twelve-year-old girl of the Yu family. It seems that the person who is really capable of the Yu family is this inconspicuous-looking little girl! ”

"Your Majesty, the men of the Yu family have no objection to entering the court as officials. But...... If the emperor lifts up a little girl, I am afraid that the subjects will have a whisper......" Yang Yushi jumped out again. This person also has a tendon, and his heart will not die if he does not hit the south wall.

Zhu Junfan laughed and said, "Whispers? As long as the people of the world can have enough food and clothing, what are I afraid of? I think that when I was just the prince of King Li, I built a shipyard and built a big ship, didn't many courtiers say that I worked hard for the people and lost money? When I went out to sea to find the high-yielding and full sweet potatoes, those small words were self-defeating. If we hadn't built ocean-going vessels, where would we have the high-yielding sweet potatoes, corn and potatoes now? ”

"The Emperor Shengming!" The ministers bowed down and were convinced by the emperor's vision. Corn and potatoes have not yet been promoted, and they are keenly aware of the importance of sweet potatoes. The number of people who died in the north was much smaller than in previous years, and they were able to recover quickly. In addition to the emperor's benevolent tax reduction, it is because of the high-yield and unpicky sweet potatoes that the victims will not starve all over the land due to lack of food.

"Since I ascended the throne, I have attached great importance to the people's livelihood and have been looking for and promoting talents in agriculture, just so that the people of the whole world can eat and wear warm clothes. Now, with a farming wizard, should she give up because of her gender? Zhu Junfan asked very heartily.

The ministers were busy bowing and silent, and Yang Yushi still stiffened his neck and said very blankly: "Your Majesty, you can reward her father and brother......"

"Yang Aiqing, this daughter is still young, and she can still assist her father and brother in farming in recent years. In a few years, when she grows up, what if she gets married? Her father and brother occupy positions, but they can't make profits for the people, are all the officials who are rewarded by our Ming Dynasty? Zhu Junfan asked in a heavy tone, almost in a questioning tone. He hates those moths who occupy the pit and don't poop, and since he succeeded to the throne, he has dug up many such officials, but the corpse vegetarian still exists, which is difficult to prevent.

Yang Yushi still wanted to refute, but the emperor was short of words for a while, twisting his eyebrows and not knowing what he was thinking. The other ministers were furious when they saw the emperor's face, and they didn't dare to say anything more.

Zhu Junfan sighed lightly and said, "This matter will be discussed when I meet the father and daughter of the Yu family." Junyang, the wheat you brought over will give 100 catties to each of the ministers, and I will reward everyone! ”

"Your Majesty, no!!" The ministers were overjoyed, and when they were about to thank the emperor, Liu Shangshu of the household department jumped out and used his life to stop the emperor's will.

Zhu Junfan was tired, and sighed: "Liu Aiqing, what 'high opinion' do you have?!" ”

"Your Majesty! The wheat sent back by King Yangjun is full of grains, and it is a rare good seed! The minister thought that these wheat should be used as seeds and planted in the capital and its surroundings. Your Majesty, imagine how many people would be able to feed if these seeds were to grow high-yield wheat and spread it to the whole country! The minister thinks that these wheat should be stored as good seeds, and should not be eaten as food! ”

The ministers were still reminiscing about the taste of the white and fat steamed buns just now, and when the emperor said that he would reward them with food, his heart couldn't help but bloom. One hundred catties of wheat can grind at least seventy or eighty catties of flour, right? How many steamed buns do you have to steam? Enough for them to eat! This Liu Shangshu is also really, it is simply harmful to others and himself, and he wants the emperor to take back his life! Your Majesty, you must resist it!!

With such a courtier who wholeheartedly thinks about the people, Zhu Junfan is relieved and tired at the same time. Actually, what Liu Shangshu said is quite reasonable, but these ministers under his command who share his worries for him, can't he even make a bag of wheat and reward them?