The criticism has intensified, even to the point of being creepy.

At this time, Zhang Anshi was sitting firmly in Diaoyutai.

His mind is now on agriculture.

Henan and Guanzhong have a large amount of farmland, and once the land is divided, the promotion of grain varieties and new agricultural tools has become the most urgent issue.

In this regard, Zhang Anshi had to turn to Deng Jian for help.

Deng Jian has opened an agricultural school in Taiping Mansion.

In addition to recruiting more than 1,700 trainees, he is also responsible for the research of his 10,000 acres of experimental fields.

At present, Deng Jian's direction is mainly in two aspects, on the one hand, it is to improve the improved seeds.

On the other hand, it is to cultivate new crops from all over the world.

Whether it is the crops of the West, Africa, Tianzhu, Dashi or the Americas sent by sea, or even the crops in the Ming Dynasty and other climatic conditions, he also studied them together.

In this era, the theory of agriculture has not yet been truly developed, but various methods with experimental nature have made great progress under the leadership of Deng Jian.

Through different soils, different temperatures and different fertilizers, the final cultivated crops are entered every day, and then the improved varieties are screened out again and again, which has become one of Deng Jian's main responsibilities at present.

And to do this, you need to have a lot of endurance in the first place, after all...... In this era, people with wealth and knowledge taught them to fiddle with crops facing the loess with their backs to the sky for many years, which is not easy to say.

In ancient times, scholars were intellectuals, and it was impossible for them to bend over to do crop work.

In addition, a large amount of money is required to invest in a test field of this scale, and without continuous investment, this kind of systematic agricultural research cannot be continued.

Fortunately, all these problems have been solved. This agricultural school has recruited a lot of readers, but most of them are the civilian children of Qixia, and those readers of poetry and books disdain to study this, but these civilian children who have been cultivated through the Taiping Mansion actually don't expect to be able to carp and jump into the dragon gate, what champions and jinshi in high school, and what fame. All they hope for is to live a better life than their parents.

What's more, these people are from civilian backgrounds, and there are many ...... I am still a child of a peasant family, and I have long had common sense about farming, and I have read books, so it is easy to adapt to both theory and practice.

As for the issue of funds, it is not for Deng Jian to worry about, and the amount of money and grain allocated by the Taiping Mansion every year is often the largest in the agricultural school.

Therefore, over the years, Deng Jian has been breeding over and over again, screening crops again and again, and now, he has begun to have a lot of harvests.

Knowing that Zhang Anshi was coming, Deng Jian waited in Minglun Hall early.

As soon as Zhang Anshi arrived, Deng Jian said with a smile: "Drink tea first."

"There's no need to drink tea, Uncle Deng ......," Zhang Anshi said, "I just want to ask for advice about grain seeds." ”

Deng Jian said: "This ...... Step by step, over there in Henan, the Agricultural School has also purchased some land and planted some experimental fields. Henan and Guanzhong, two places suitable for growing wheat, are now ...... There are several varieties, one of which we think is the most suitable. ”

Zhang Anshi said seriously: "Please also ask Uncle Deng to give advice, I don't know how many catties per mu can be." ”

Deng Jian didn't hide it, so he said: "The higher the yield of the wheat field, the better, although the experimental field has also planted high-yield wheat, but in the end, when it was promoted, it was found that it could not be implemented." ”

Zhang Anshi was stunned and said, "Why is this? ”

Deng Jian said: "Because of insect pests and droughts, this is what worries the wheat fields in the northland. No matter how high the yield is, it will still fail if it encounters insect infestations and droughts. And once the harvest fails, the year's livelihood will be completely ruined. For the people, this kind of risk is absolutely unaffordable. ”

When Zhang Anshi heard this, he immediately became in awe.

That's what a profession is!

In this era, all kinds of pesticides have not yet been popularized, not to mention the factors of various droughts, all say that farmers rely on the sky to eat, which is really true, because once a disaster occurs, it is really no harvest.

Deng Jian took a sip of tea and said: "Actually, whether it is an increase in production is secondary, because an increase in output is a good year, and the price of grain in a good year will fall." Therefore, what the people value most is stability. ”

Zhang Anshi said: "I understand, what does Uncle Deng mean not to pursue production?" ”

"Nope." Deng Jian shook his head and said: "Under the premise of disaster prevention, we should try our best to pursue yield, or we should focus on pest prevention and drought resistance." When we were promoting farming in Zhili, we understood this. As a result, wheat and rice varieties that are pest-resistant and drought-resistant have been selected. Today, a few varieties have been selected. The yield is indeed not as high as some high-yielding grains, but ...... The harvest is not bad, Anshi plans to make a difference in Henan and Guanzhong, we think that these varieties are suitable. ”

Zhang Anshi breathed a sigh of relief and said: "This is very good, with Uncle Deng's words, I can rest assured." ”

Deng Jian smiled and said, "You, you're always reckless, we haven't finished talking yet." ”

Deng Jian's eyes are soft, in his eyes, no matter how old Zhang Anshi is, he is the child he brought up since he was a child.

So after a pause, Deng Jian patiently continued: "In addition to grain seeds, there are also means of irrigation, and there must be various measures, even if it is fertilization, there must be rules. Of course...... New Farm Implements...... It is also very important, these links are indispensable. ”

Zhang Anshi said: "These are the second things, anyway, I will be relieved to leave it to Uncle Deng to start." ”

Deng Jian couldn't help but smile bitterly and said, "There is no problem with manpower, it's just a ...... in terms of money and food."

Zhang Anshi showed a big smile and said: "This is easy to do, give as much as you want." ”

He Zhang Anshi lacks everything, and the last thing he lacks is money!

After talking about business, it is inevitable to talk about some idle things, and then, Zhang Anshi walked around this agricultural school, but he was full of interest.

Time flies, and at the end of the year, the weather is getting colder and colder, and people begin to go out as little as possible.

When the year came to pass, there was snow in the sky, and the earth was white.

Zhang Anshi was wrapped in heavy cotton clothes and came to the East Palace in a carriage.

first met his brother-in-law who had returned from Henan, and then went to see his sister.

The crown princess Zhang first complained that Zhang Anshi wore too little when he went out. also mentioned his son Zhu Zhanji.

This concubine was still a little dissatisfied, so she said: "It's going to be the New Year, and I don't want to come back from Hezhou, saying that there are many things to do, hey......"

Seeing his sister frowning slightly, Zhang Anshi's heart softened.

So he said: "Or, I will order him to return to Beijing immediately?" Sister, this kid has stiff wings, no filial piety at all, unlike me, who always feels sorry for Sister. ”

Zhang immediately shook his head and said, "Stop, don't do this!" Junki's mind is focused on this, which is not a bad thing, and his age is the time when he needs more experience. What's more, he is now responsible for the well-being of the people of a state, and it is also appropriate to do his best, I am just an ordinary mother's complaint, but I am both a mother and a princess, and I know the priority of the matter. ”

After a pause, she smiled with a little concern: "What is he busy with in Hezhou?" ”

Zhang Anshi smiled and said, "This ...... It's hard to say. I let him do it, and I didn't ask about other things, lest he think that I was pointing fingers, in fact, it was also sharpening his meaning, and if he really didn't do it well, he would go back and clean up the mess for him. ”

Zhang said: "As long as he doesn't do things badly, it's fine." ”

Zhang Anshi shook his head and said, "Sister, this ...... I'm still a little sure, speaking of which, I am not only his uncle, but also his mentor, the so-called famous teacher out of a high apprentice, I point to the next year, he and the state...... Become the first state in the world. ”

"The first state ...... in the world" Zhang opened his eyes slightly, looking surprised.

She is not an uninformed woman and knows the situation in Hezhou...... In the whole Zhili, it is only mediocre, sparsely populated, and there is not much fertile land, whether it is money or food, or others, it is really lackluster.

Zhu Zhanji is still young, how can he be in power for less than a year to make Hezhou the first state in the world?

So Zhang smiled and said: "You, don't brag about him, although Zhanji has a lot of good things, he doesn't have such skills." ”

Zhang Anshi smiled and said, "Sister doesn't believe it, then wait and see." ”

Seeing that Zhang Anshi was eager to swear, Zhang still just smiled, but did not continue to ask.

It's just that Zhang Anshi's words still caused ripples in Zhang's heart.

Who doesn't expect his son to be successful? Zhu Zhanji is the grandson of the emperor, and he will control the world in the future, if there is really any great political achievement, she, as a mother concubine, is also proud of herself, and she finally did not embarrass the Zhu family.

At the moment, Zhang Anshi accompanied his sister and brother-in-law to have dinner in the East Palace, and he was happy and returned in the middle of the night.

…………

"Your Majesty......"

At this time, in the Forbidden City.

Zhu Di put down the Spring and Autumn in his hand, raised his head and said, "What's wrong?" ”

Outside the hall, there was a fluttering snow, and the flying snow was submerged into the darkness.

In the candle-lit and warm building, Yishiha stood cautiously, bowed slightly and said, "There are already some eyebrows on the side of Dongchang. ”

"Eyebrows?" Zhu Di couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

"Your Majesty forgot." Yisha smiled and said, "The main messenger who bewitches the people. ”

When Zhu Di heard this, he suddenly came to his senses.

More than half a year has passed since this incident, but Zhu Di has been thinking about it.

It's a pity that Dongchang and Jinyiwei seem to be working hard to investigate, and after seeing so many days, there is no movement, Zhu Di thought it was ...... It must be a headless eucalyptus.

But what Zhu Di never expected was that now he had a clue.

And this is the first thing that Dongchang traced out.

It seems that because of this, he is also full of red light.

It's not easy, it's really hard...... One step ahead of Jinyiwei.

He couldn't wait to shout: Everyone is on the same page as us, let's announce one thing......

Zhu Di said with great interest: "How? ”

Yishu Ha hurriedly said: "The slaves and maids found a record in Honglu Temple, and found that this person was different, and then Fanzi watched him for a few days, and then began to enter his home to search, and sure enough, ...... A large number of deceptive manuscripts were discovered...... The slave has taken this man down, and is now being tortured, waiting for him to confess to his accomplices. ”

A small record of Honglu Temple......

This record is just an official from the seventh grade, and it is not conspicuous.

Zhu Di frowned and said, "Are you sure he has a party?" ”

Yisha said: "The slave can be sure, because of many fallacies, many of them are mixed with the secrets of the court. And these secrets, such as records, cannot be accessed, that is, at least the ministers of the court above the third rank are involved......"

Zhu Di's face became solemn, and he couldn't help but gather a little anger on his face, and then said: "Sure enough, the disaster came from within the Xiao Wall, after all, ...... Or I raised a pack of white-eyed wolves. ”

Yizha glanced at Zhu Di's face cautiously, and then said: "Now that there are clues, it is easy to do, the slave and maid are quietly arresting this record, and now they are prying open his mouth, as long as they follow the vine, they will ...... soon." All the truth is about to surface. ”

Zhu Di looked at Yishu with satisfaction and said: "This time, the East Factory is doing a good job, it seems that the East Factory is doing its best." ”

Yisha said humbly: "Where, it's just that everyone is deeply favored by the emperor, so they are extra strong." ”

Zhu Di bowed his head: "In the past, Jinyiwei had the most achievements, and this time, Dongchang can be regarded as a meritorious achievement, and I will have my own reward at that time." ”

Although he tried his best to hide it, he really couldn't hold back, and his mouth was about to smile crookedly.

After all, for so many years, the East Factory has been in vain, what to do, of course, the main thing is that Jinyiwei is too powerful, and the East Factory has not yet started to work, and people have already fallen into the water.

And this time, it can be regarded as raising eyebrows and proving his worth. This alone is enough to make Yishiha feel that his waist is a little stiffer.

Zhu Di stood up, he seemed to be in a good mood at this time, and he remembered something, so he said: "I heard that my grandson is still ...... with the state."

"Yes." Yishu said: "The slave maid heard that the emperor and grandson do not plan to return to Beijing during the New Year. ”

"Hey......" Zhu Di said with emotion: "I haven't seen this grandson of Zhanji for many days, but it's okay, he has such ambition, and I am very relieved." ”

Yisha said: "Yes, His Royal Highness...... It can also be regarded as diligent government, which is my blessing to the Ming Dynasty. ”

Zhu Di bowed his head, and his face was full of relief.

…………

After the New Year, the weather was still cold and biting, and suddenly ...... Chen Li braved the heavy snow and hurriedly arrived at the county king's mansion.

"Your Highness...... Your Highness ......"

This sound sounds a bit urgent!

At this time, Zhang Anshi was wearing a gown, preparing to go to the East Palace.

Seeing Chen Li coming in a hurry, he said, "What's wrong?" ”

Chen Li said with a little anxiety: "Dongchang...... Over there in the east factory...... I didn't say hello, I ...... today. Suddenly began to arrest people in the capital, and I heard that a lot of ...... were arrested"

When Zhang Anshi heard this, he was taken aback: "Who are they arresting?" ”

Chen Li said: "The news that Your Majesty heard is that it is the person behind the evil words behind the scenes. ”

When Zhang Anshi heard this, his face changed greatly as if he had been struck by lightning, and then he said, "What? They...... Did they find out? ”

Chen Li couldn't help but say with a little annoyance: "The father-in-law of Dongchang is not a thing, a few years ago, they caught a record of Honglu Temple, but they were afraid that our Jinyi Guard would rob the credit, so they actually covered up the news tightly." When I found a breakthrough from this record, I suddenly started to take people around, and everyone said that the factory guard, the factory guard, this factory guard is not separated, who knows...... They also hid their selfishness, and in order to compete for merit, they didn't want to lose their faces. ”

Zhang Anshi: "......"

"Your Highness, Your Highness, what's wrong with you, you squeak......"

Zhang Anshi was old for a long time before he exhaled a breath and said: "Dongchang is not a person, if you join his mother, this must be the loss of the Ha Sect, they want credit, and they will be crazy if they think about it." ”

Chen Li was also very helpless, so he looked at Zhang Anshi with burning eyes and said, "Your Highness, then...... What should we do with Jinyiwei? ”

"What should I do?" Zhang Anshi said: "They have already taken it, what else can they do?" Can you still teach them to stuff people back, and let's catch them again? Ay...... It was so sudden, why didn't there be any warning beforehand. ”

Chen Li couldn't help but complain and said: "The main thing is that I am careless, I didn't expect the East Factory to be so unrighteous, and suddenly came to such a ......, I knew that this was the case, and I should have arranged a few in the East Factory."

Zhang Anshi waved his hand and said: "Okay, it's useless to say this, I'll take a look at the situation here, and you come with me." ”

Chen Li said: "Huh." ”

At this time...... In the capital, a large number of fans suddenly appeared, and they blocked several streets and alleys, and then ...... Began to arrest on a large scale.

And Liu Xiong, the admiral and eunuch of the East Factory, and the stall leaders below, all looked smiling, and they were very happy.

And a few fans, constantly flying horses, come and go to the palace, passing the latest news.

This is definitely a rare opportunity for Dongchang to raise his eyebrows.

When the prisoners were caught one by one and more and more people were dug out, in the palace, waiting for news at any time, and reporting to Zhu Di, he was already in good spirits, and everyone was several years younger.

"Your Majesty, take them all, and catch them all." Yisha said with a red face: "This operation is impenetrable, and not a single prisoner has escaped. ”

Zhu Di bowed his head and said, "Interrogate ...... immediately"

Yisha said: "It is already under trial, and the result will be ...... soon"

Zhu Di said: "Quickly get a confession." ”

As he was talking, a eunuch hurriedly came: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the King of Wuhu County and Chen Li, the commander of the Jinyi Guard, ask to see him." ”

Zhu Di smiled and said, "What are they doing here?" Call in. ”

The smile on Yisha's face froze a little.

Although he was happy today, Zhang Anshi came so excitedly, obviously he also attached great importance to this matter.

Speaking of this, Dongchang didn't say hello to Jinyiwei at all, it was indeed unrighteous, and when Zhang Anshi and Chen Li came, they would also lose their hands to meet them, but I was afraid that there would be some ...... Embarrassed.

Fortunately, Yi Shiha can be regarded as a human spirit mixed in the crowd, and he quickly adjusted his mentality.

In any case, the East Factory is now in dire need of a big job, and the others ...... Leave it alone.