Chapter 939: Folk Discussions

Chu Ze nodded with satisfaction, and then said: "The promotion of hybrid rice is a revolution. And revolutions are never smooth sailing. The old forces, the local bureaucrats, they may become a stumbling block in our way. But no matter what difficulties we encounter, we must forge ahead bravely and vow to complete this great revolution! ”

"Don't worry, the prince!" Yang Cai said excitedly: "After the establishment of the Department of Agriculture, we will definitely defy hardships and dangers, overcome all difficulties, and let hybrid rice bloom all over the land of Daming!" ”

"Yes!" Zhao Si also generously stated: "Although Weichen is at the grassroots level, he must do his best to make every farmer a supporter and practitioner of hybrid rice!" ”

"With the strong leadership of the prince and such a concerted team, Wechen is full of confidence in the prospects of the agricultural revolution!" Wu Ping said with confidence.

Chu Ze looked at this group of loyal and united courtiers, and his heart was full of strength.

He knew that with such a team, no matter how big the difficulties were, they would eventually be overcome.

"Good!" Chu Ze waved his hand to signal everyone to be quiet: "You are concerned about the great cause, and this king is very relieved. The promotion of hybrid rice is related to the well-being of hundreds of millions of farmers and the future of our Ming Dynasty. This is a great cause that will benefit the present and the future. I hope that you will live up to expectations, help each other, and jointly create a new era of agriculture in our Ming Dynasty! ”

"Swear to work with the prince to create a prosperous world!" The ministers echoed in unison, and the sound shook the hall.

"Good! Let's all go down and prepare. Chu Ze waved his hand and said, "This king is here to wait for good news!" ”

The ministers bowed down and retreated, and the fish came out.

Yang Cai strode in front of him, and said excitedly: "Faculty of Agriculture, this is an unprecedented challenge!" Select and appoint talents, recruit talents, and establish rules and regulations...... Every step counts. But with the strong support of the King of Chu and the full cooperation of all colleagues, we will be able to create a new world! ”

Wu Ping followed closely behind, frowning and said: "How to formulate preferential policies to mobilize the enthusiasm of farmers to the greatest extent?" How to strike a balance between the treasury and the peasants? It's not easy to pass this level of the household department......"

Zhao Si touched his chin and muttered to himself, "What are the peasant brothers most concerned about?" Are the seeds good, is the fertilizer enough, can the harvest be sold at a good price...... I need to go to the grassroots and listen to their voices more, so that hybrid rice can truly benefit thousands of households! ”

Everyone left the room, each with their own thoughts, secretly planning.

Before Chu Ze filed the case alone, he stared at the cultivation of hybrid rice, his eyes were as resolute as a torch.

"Hybrid rice, you will open a new chapter in my Ming agricultural revolution." He muttered to himself, as if in dialogue with history.

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Early the next morning, Wu Ping came to the yamen and said to the subordinate officials with a serious expression: "Ladies and gentlemen, the prince has an order to post notices throughout the city, summon agricultural talents and senior farmers, and give advice and suggestions for the promotion of hybrid rice. The stakes are high, and you must not be negligent! ”

When the subordinate officials heard this, they bowed down one after another and promised: "Lord Wu, rest assured, Weichen and others will do their best to live up to their trust!" ”

Wu Ping nodded with satisfaction and continued to instruct: "The notice should be written eye-catching, so that the people of the whole city know it." Whether you are a student studying in a government school or a farmer who has worked hard all year round, as long as you have a unique view of agriculture, you can apply. Merit-based recruitment, generous treatment, and never break your word! ”

"Yes!" The subordinate officers responded in unison and respectfully retreated to carry out the order.

Not long after, a bright red notice was posted on the streets and alleys of Fengyang City.

It reads: "On the orders of the prince, we are now calling for agricultural talents to seek good strategies and promote hybrid rice." Anyone with expertise in agronomy, regardless of background, can apply......"

As soon as the notice came out, it immediately caused an uproar among the people.

In the teahouse, several businessmen sat together, pointing to the notices and discussing.

"Did you see that? The prince wants to promote hybrid rice, which is a big deal! A stocky businessman exclaimed.

Another businessman with a goatee shook his head and said, "Hybrid rice? I've never heard of it. But since it is the meaning of the prince, it must be a good thing. ”

"That's nature!" The short and fat merchant said categorically: "The prince is wise and martial, and he is most sympathetic to the suffering of the people. If this hybrid rice can really be promoted, the life of the common people will be much better! ”

The goatee merchant said thoughtfully, "But how easy is it to promote new crops?" The peasants are all brainless, how can they say that the crops that have been planted by their ancestors for generations can be changed? ”

"Not necessarily." Humpty Dumpty smiled and said, "Didn't you see what the notice says?" Recruit agricultural talents, preferential treatment. If the treatment is really good, why worry about no one applying? When the time comes, agronomists and farmers will work together, but they will not be able to promote it? ”

The goatee merchant suddenly realized, nodded again and again, and said, "Reasonable, reasonable!" This prince is really far-sighted, this move, I'm afraid it's going to turn my Ming Dynasty's agriculture upside down! ”

In a modest farmhouse, a few peasants were gathered under an oil lamp, grinning and reading the notice.

"Ouch, that's a great thing!" An old farmer with dark skin said excitedly: "I have been planting all my life, what kind of crops have I never seen?" If you can enter the mansion as a staff officer, it will be really lucky! ”

Another younger farmer frowned and said, "Dad, don't be too happy. We are farmers, how do we know what agronomy? People want learned people, which round will we get ahead? ”

The old farmer glared at his son unconvinced and said, "What do you know? I have been on the land for most of my life, and which agronomist can compare with the experience I have accumulated? Besides, the notice clearly states that no matter where you come from, as long as you have real skills, you can be elected. I'm going to try it, maybe I can make our chicken dog ascend to heaven! ”

The young peasant had to say that the old peasant had already picked up the hoe next to him and strode out of the house with confidence.

The young farmer looked at his father's back, and said with mixed feelings in his heart: "Dad has really dedicated his youth and sweat to this land in this life." Is hybrid rice a blessing or a curse? I hope it can really bring benefits to our people......"

In a private school, several scholars were gathering together, pointing to a notice and whispering.

"Hybrid rice? It sounds like a strange name. A scholar with slender eyes said, "I don't know how it is different from the rice we usually grow?" ”

Another round-faced scholar said excitedly, "What's the difference? The prince has spoken, it must be a good thing to benefit the people. Besides, being selected as an agricultural talent is a pot of fame and fortune! ”

(End of chapter)