Chapter 940: Faculty of Agriculture

The thin-eyed scholar shook his head and said, "How easy is it to talk about fame and fortune?" Although we have been studying for a few years, we have never studied agriculture systematically. If you fail to apply, wouldn't you be laughing and generous? ”

The round-faced scholar said disapprerovingly: "Why are there so many concerns? If you don't enter the tiger's den, how can you get the tiger? Besides, let's learn to be rich and five cars, as long as we are willing to study hard, just agronomy, isn't it easy to catch? This is a great opportunity for us to apply what we have learned and serve the country! ”

The thin-eyed scholar was moved, and a trace of yearning flashed in his eyes: "Okay, why not give it a try?" If you can really be hired and serve the country, it will be a great honor! ”

The more scholars talked, the more excited they became, and they enthusiastically said that they must pass this recruitment and contribute to the agricultural revolution of the Ming Dynasty.

The news spread quickly through the streets and alleys of Fengyang City like wings.

People of insight are ready to move, eager to try; Ordinary people are talking about it, full of expectations for the future.

In the palace, Chu Ze was sitting upright in front of the bookcase, smiling and listening to his subordinates' report on the recruitment.

"Lord Qiqi, as soon as the notice came out, the city was a sensation. After only one day's work, there was a long queue outside the yamen, and there was an endless stream of people who came to apply! ”

Chu Ze was overjoyed when he heard this, stroked his palms and smiled: "Okay! The enthusiasm of the people is a sign of the prosperity of the country! Choose its meritocracy, contribute to my Department of Agriculture, and the Ming Agricultural Revolution is just around the corner! ”

He stood up, looked out the window, and said with a torch in his eyes: "Hybrid rice, you can carry the expectations of all the people!" We hereby swear that we will let you take root in this land, thrive and benefit future generations! ”

A week later, after layers of screening, a group of knowledgeable or experienced students and farmers were left.

They either have a unique insight into agriculture or a deep affection for the land.

But without exception, they are all full of curiosity and anticipation for hybrid rice.

Wu Ping took the group of people to the newly established Department of Agriculture in the government.

The moment they walked through the doors of the Faculty of Agriculture, everyone's hearts were filled with excitement.

The Faculty of Agriculture is located in a lush garden with exotic flowers and plants, gurgling springs and birdsong.

The crowd walked through the winding verandah to a large and bright hall.

Wu Ping smiled, walked up the steps slowly, and turned to face the crowd in the audience.

He looked around, his gaze swept over everyone's faces, and his heart was filled with emotion.

"Everyone, welcome to the Faculty of Agriculture!" Wu Ping's loud voice echoed in the hall: "Those standing in front of me are all elites who have stood out from thousands of troops, and they are the mainstay of the Ming Agricultural Revolution!" Some of you are knowledgeable students, and some of you are experienced farmers. But no matter what their background, they all have a sincere heart for agriculture and are full of confidence and expectation for hybrid rice. This kind of feeling is the foundation of my Ming agricultural revolution! ”

Wu Ping paused, his gaze becoming more determined.

"The research and promotion of hybrid rice will be carried out in your hands. This is a major event that will benefit the present and the future! It is related to the national economy and people's livelihood of our Ming Dynasty and the well-being of thousands of farmers. I hope that you will live up to the trust of the prince, live up to the expectations of the people, and contribute your wisdom and wisdom to the agricultural cause of my Ming Dynasty! ”

When everyone in the audience heard these words, their blood was boiling and their fighting spirit was high.

They either clenched their fists and shouted, or high-fived each other, their faces full of excitement and pride.

A young student in a green shirt couldn't wait to raise his hand and ask: "Master Wu, Xiaosheng's surname is Li Mingyang, and he has been concentrating on studying agriculture. I wonder what are the advantages of hybrid rice compared with ordinary rice? And how to cultivate and promote? I hope you will teach you! ”

Wu Ping looked at the young man and smiled slightly.

He nodded secretly, thinking to himself: "At a young age, but he is already so eager for knowledge, it seems that he is a rare agricultural talent!" ”

So, Wu Ping said eloquently: "Li Yang, right? Your question is very good. Hybrid rice has many advantages. Its yield per mu is more than 20% higher than that of ordinary rice, and its ability to resist diseases and pests is stronger, and its quality is also better. Planting hybrid rice can not only greatly increase grain yield, but also improve grain quality. ”

Wu Ping looked around, and everywhere he looked, there were faces listening attentively.

He continued: "As for how to cultivate and promote, this requires your wisdom. We need to select the right parents, master the hybridization technology, and conduct a lot of experiments and demonstrations in the field. I believe that with the joint efforts of all of you, these problems can be solved! ”

Everyone in the audience listened with relish, nodding yes from time to time.

Li Yang's eyes lit up even more, and he secretly swore in his heart: "Hybrid rice, I, Li Yang, will advance and retreat with you!" We must study to the end, so that you can bloom all over the land of Daming! ”

At this moment, an old farmer with white hair slowly got up from his seat.

He was tall, and although the years had carved the marks of vicissitudes on his face, those eyes were still bright.

The old farmer said loudly: "Lord Wu, the old man's surname is Zhang Mingdelu. Having worked with the land all his life, he knows the temperament of the crops all too well. Hybrid rice is good, but farmers are always a little skeptical about new things. In case of a good year with good weather and good weather, if you accidentally encounter drought, flood and hail, will this hybrid rice still stand the test? At that time, the life and death of the farmers will all be pressed on our Faculty of Agriculture! ”

Zhang Delu's remarks expressed the concerns of many grassroots peasants.

Everyone in the audience listened and fell into deep thought.

When Wu Ping heard this, he didn't show surprise, but stroked his palms and laughed: "Uncle Zhang is very right! The peasants are the owners of the land, they are the most sensitive to the wind and the weather, and they are the most cautious about new things. If we want to promote hybrid rice, we must win their trust and support. This requires us to show real skills! ”

Wu Ping paced slowly, and said in a sonorous voice: "Ladies and gentlemen, our Department of Agriculture must organize forces to do a solid job from the selection and breeding of hybrid rice to planting management, to experimental demonstration, so that farmers can witness the advantages of hybrid rice!" At the same time, we must also actively respond to natural disasters such as drought, flood, hail, etc., and study corresponding prevention and remedial measures, so that hybrid rice can withstand wind and rain! Only in this way can the farmer brothers eat the 'reassurance' and grow hybrid rice with confidence! ”

The old farmer Zhang Delu listened and nodded with satisfaction.

He felt a warm current in his heart, and secretly thought: "I thought that these officials were very high, how could they understand the minds of our peasants? I didn't expect this Lord Wu to be so knowledgeable! With him in charge of the Faculty of Agriculture, we can wait for farmers to really feel at ease! ”

(End of chapter)