Chapter 182: Perceiving

Emperor Tai'an was quite satisfied with the result of this meeting, and he asked with a smile about the trivial things about Zheng Qingluan's life in the border city.

"I can't see the shadow of the sun for two or three months, the snow can't stop falling, and when I look up, I feel dizzy when I look white. Zheng Qingluan's voice was soft, saying something they had never heard of at all, "Many people in the border city suffer from snow blindness. Snow blindness, you probably haven't heard of it, is a condition of temporary blindness caused by bright light stimulation of the eyes. The reflection rate of snow to sunlight is extremely high, reaching nearly 95%, and looking directly at the snow is the same as looking directly at the sun, so it is called snow blindness. This symptom can be prevented by eating more fruits and vegetables. However, for the border towns with long winters, this is the hardest to come by. Last winter, beans were the most shipped to the border cities, and I hope that sprouts can play a role. This year, Hou Ye has sent people to the south to buy dried goods such as kelp and seaweed, presumably in winter, this situation can be better. ”

"I didn't expect it to be so hard," Empress Cao's face was full of emotion, "It's hard for you to bear this sin at such a young age." ”

"Once you get used to it, you think it's okay," Zheng Qingluan said with a smile, "The climate over there, it's not an exaggeration to say that it's a wind sword and frost sword." ”

"Under such climatic conditions, it is difficult to grow crops," Emperor Tai'an frowned and asked, "How did you think of dividing the land?"

That's not an easy answer

Zheng Qingluan smiled wryly, "This is also a way to do it," she explained to Emperor Tai'an half-truthfully, "You may not know that to the south of the border city, the land has desertification. If we do not pay close attention to governance, the consequences will be unimaginable. There will be more and more land being desertified, you may have already felt it, every spring and autumn, the wind in the capital is always rolling yellow sand. Although it is not very serious now, it has to be paid attention to the once prosperous ancient country of Loulan in the Western Regions, isn't it just swallowed up by the desert overnight?"

"Is there such a saying?" Emperor Tai'an frowned, "Why has no one in these state capitals ever reported it?"

"Because of the drought and the poor harvest, such fields are naturally uncultivated, and there is no arable land, so these places are less populated. There are no people, and who else will set their sights on these places. Zheng Qingluan said with a smile, "It's just human nature"

"Since everyone knows that the harvest is not good, will the allocated fields be cultivated?" asked Emperor Tai'an with a smile.

"Drought is inevitable, but the sovereignty of choosing crops is in the hands of man. We can choose more cold-tolerant crops," Zheng Qingluan patiently explained, "There are some places near water sources where wheat can still be grown." Elsewhere, another crop, barley, can be grown."

"Barley is the most common crop in Tibet. Zheng Qingluan explained with a smile, "They are located on the plateau, with little rain and drought all year round, and the temperature is also low. Barley can be planted in large quantities in Tibet, so it can also be planted in border cities. Barley can be used as a staple food, and it is also a good raw material for sake brewing. It's about the same as cereals. This year, the border town will try it for the first time, and if it is successful, please try it too. ”

Emperor Tai'an smiled appreciatively, "Then I want to taste it." She still has a positive attitude towards Zheng Qingluan's approach. There is nothing to blame for finding such a way to feed the people. "What happened to the rice that your father planted?"

"I only tried to plant two acres this year. Zheng Qingluan smiled a little between his eyebrows, "I'll see it's okay." ”

Emperor Tai'an's face was happy, "That's good, you must take good care of it"

"Don't dare to be careless," Zheng Qingluan solemnly agreed.

As he was talking, Zhang Dehai came in to report, "All the ladies have come to greet the queen and are waiting outside the palace." ”

This is neither the first day nor the fifteenth, please which door is An

Empress Cao glanced at Emperor Tai'an with a smile, "There are distinguished guests today, let them wait outside the palace."

Zheng Qingluan couldn't act like she didn't see anything, she got up and said goodbye, "Don't dare to disturb the mother's rest." ”

"I thought that our mother and mother could talk for a while, and I didn't want to be free for half a day. "Empress Cao is not really stupid, these people are not really here to see the emperor. They are all old concubines, and their sons are all adults. Where would they be so disrespectful to see the emperor, and it wasn't those young concubines. Their purpose is probably also to meet this little girl who is amazed in the border city. "I won't keep you today, the cherries that just came in below are big and sweet, and I'll have you send you two baskets back." ”

"Xie Niangniang's love" Zheng Qingluan blessed her body, just waiting for Emperor Tai'an to speak.

"Let's let Zhang Dehai send you out of the palace," Emperor Tai'an also knew the thoughts of those concubines outside. Zhang Dehai followed, always blocking the eyes of those prying eyes.

Zheng Qingluan followed Zhang Dehai out of Kunning Palace and successfully avoided the women in the palace. Along the way, I was not in the mood to admire the palace complex, and the pace was a little hurried.

Several groups of people who tried to come over were blocked by Zhang Dehai one by one. Zheng Qingluan successfully left the palace.

Outside the palace, Xiao Erxiao and Xiao Wu were guarding the side of the carriage, Wulang was talking to Erlang, and when he saw Zheng Qingluan coming out, he hurriedly greeted him, and stuffed the purse in his hand to Zhang Dehai, "The Prime Minister is hard"

For Zhang Dehai, he may not really see this idea of rewarding. But it also depends on who gave it, some people hold thousands of gold, he doesn't look at it, and some people give two copper plates, and they have to thank them a thousand times. It all depends on the emperor's attitude. Now that the emperor is using this aunt and grandmother of the Zheng family to give him a hundred guts, he doesn't dare to make a tone in front of the Zheng family. If it weren't for this idea, he wouldn't be where he is today. He smiled humbly, "Your politeness is what slaves and maids should be." He solemnly put away his purse before turning around and leaving.

Seeing Zhang Dehai return to the palace, Wulang said, "Brother Erlang heard that you entered the palace, ask for leave to come out and have a look." ”

Zheng Qingluan smiled and looked at Erlang who was approaching, "It's nothing important, you just have to worry about your errand." ”

"If you don't look at it, you can't rest assured" Erlang saw that Zheng Qingluan was half a head taller than last year, and his spirit was not bad, so he smiled and said, "Then you guys should go back quickly" He looked around, "This is not a place to stay for a long time, Dragon Boat Festival, let's go to Zhuangzi, let's talk well." ”

Zheng Qingluan responded with a smile. Jiro watched her get into the carriage before entering the palace again.

The carriage moved slowly, and Xiao Wu whispered, "The carriage of the Great Prince's Mansion has been outside the palace gate just now. ”

It's the Great Prince again

Zheng Qingluan couldn't help frowning, every time he thought of this person, it made people feel a sense of disobedience. I don't understand what he wants to do for a while, "as long as there is no malice, he can do whatever he wants"

Baiyi handed over the warm tea, "After talking all morning, it's time to be thirsty"

I am really thirsty, where do I dare to really drink water in the palace

Zheng Qingluan poured three cups before slowing down, "You guys should drink some too"

"Actually, it's okay," Baier said with a smile, "We're waiting in the tearoom, and those palace maids and eunuchs are also quite polite." gave half a tael of silver to dot it, and they also gave a small plate of snacks. ”

"You know how to eat," Baiyi sneered. Turning his head and whispering to Zheng Qingluan, "I chatted nonsense with the people of Kunning Palace, and listening to their tone, it seems that I am more intimate and polite to the eldest prince. ”

Zheng Qingluan's closed eyes opened instantly, and the meaning of these words was rich, "Are you sure?"

"Sure," Baiyi muttered, "they were ordered to deliver cherries to the princes. According to the preferences of the princes, some are served with agate plates, some are accompanied by crystal plates, and some are white jade plates. The only one given to the eldest prince was to send it in a basket that originally contained cherries. The basket is filled with leaves, which are used to keep them fresh. ”

That's interesting

The more glamorous the face, the more polite it is, and the implied meaning in the politeness can be very rich, which represents alienation. In other words, it's not an attitude towards one's own people.

And the attitude towards the eldest prince is much more obvious. It's all your own family, so you don't have to be so poor and exquisite. It's good to be practical, and you don't need to do it with a surface varnish.

Zheng Qingluan raised his eyebrows and smiled, the relationship between the queen and the eldest prince was only two points closer than imagined.

"Pay attention to the news from the eldest prince's side, no matter how big or small, everything must be sorted out and then reported. Zheng Qingluan's tone was very solemn.

She was a little glad that Baiyi was careful, but at the same time she was more vigilant. In a place like the palace, even flies and mosquitoes have ears, how can this kind of thing be put on the bright side, and it just happens to be bumped into by Baiyi. There is really such a coincidence in the world, I am afraid that someone wants to hint at something, will it be the queen herself, Zheng Qingluan is not sure.

The carriage entered the second gate, and Zheng Lao Er and Mei Shi were already waiting.

Zheng Qingluan and Wulang hurriedly went over to greet them, "It's not a big deal, why do you still work for the second uncle and the second uncle to run this trip"

"But don't worry about coming and seeing," Zheng Lao Er frowned, "If I hadn't met Ping An today, I wouldn't have known that this happened and we wouldn't even know if you returned to Beijing." ”

"I thought it was going to be the Dragon Boat Festival soon. When the time comes, you will be able to meet people, and you don't have to run back and forth. Zheng Qingluan helped Mei Shi and went to the main hall.

"Do you want to stay a few more days or hurry back to Zhuangzi," Mei asked.

"It's windy in the capital, I have to go back quickly" Zheng Qingluan smiled, "In two days' time, let's get together again and talk well." ”

"I'm in such a hurry to go back," Mei glanced at Zheng Laoer, "I originally wanted you to stay at our house for two days." ”

"I'm afraid it's a big deal," Zheng Lao Er muttered, "Then hurry up and eat, and I'll send you out of the city after eating." ”

Today's lunch was cooked by Mei himself, and the two of them rushed over early in the morning, and they didn't see anyone, so they had to ask about the chores at home. Mei even cooked lunch herself.

Zheng Qingluan ate a lot of appreciation. The two brothers and sisters didn't dare to delay, for fear that someone would really come to the door to try and have to entertain, so they hurriedly rode out of the city.

"Your Highness, the girl of the Zheng family has already left the city" On the side of an inconspicuous green cloth carriage, a coachman with a hat and his unsightly appearance whispered to the people in the car.

"It's really clever and fast enough" The person who spoke sat in the carriage and did not show up. There was a warm smile between the words.

"Your Highness," the coachman whispered, "I'm afraid that people have already noticed our whereabouts and will follow us like this?"

"I noticed it," the voice in the carriage was a little hoarse, "just let her perceive it"

There are some things that he can't say, and people may not believe them, so he can only lead them to check, and the results he finds are the most credible, isn't it?