The empress' eyes narrowed slightly and she stared at Jiang Fan for a while: "Why do you want Qinglian Garden?"
Jiang Fan scratched his head: "It's close. It's right next to the mortals. With such a large area, I can try to grow some crops."
Many people, including the empress, were stunned. They did not expect that Jiang Fan's purpose was farming. Indeed, Mortal Residence and Qinglian Garden are only separated by a wall, and they can be connected for use. Could it be that he really doesn't know the connection?
"Growing crops?" The empress' eyes flashed: "Food for four seasons, ten thousand catties of grain?"
It was said without any beginning or end, and everyone was stunned and confused.
Jiang Fan seemed to understand, and shook his head: "Food from four seasons is fine, but grains weighing ten thousand kilograms are not."
"Because of the seeds?"
Jiang Fan nodded, "If Your Majesty is willing to invest, there will be hope within ten years."
The empress pondered for a while: "This matter will be discussed later. The vegetables of the four seasons benefit the country and the people, but this garden seems a bit small."
Jiang Fan smiled: "The main thing is to eat it myself. In addition, I also want to open a test field and plant a kind of flower."
Planting flowers? The empress frowned.
Jiang Fan quickly said: "A special kind of flower is not for viewing, but can be made into very warm clothing. Of course, in such a large venue, we can also experiment with other tools."
The empress' expression changed, and she suddenly said: "Okay, I will give it to you. If it is effective, I will reward you heavily."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. The grass-roots people have sent people to the Western Region to search for seeds. If nothing unexpected happens, the experiment can begin next year."
In full view of everyone, Jiang Fan still thanked the empress seriously.
After seeing the two people saying some incomprehensible words, the empress actually gave Jiang Fan a forbidden place like Qinglian Garden, which really surprised all the civil and military officials. He became even more curious about Jiang Fan's origins. After all, if someone else made this request, there would be no chance that it would be granted, and of course no one would dare to mention it.
The empress said: "You have made a lot of money today, and I want to treat you tonight."
She suddenly said this, and all the civil and military officials were stunned. They had never seen His Majesty like this.
Jiang Fan was also stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "Your Majesty, the common people have indeed made a lot of money today, and I should also thank you for your kindness. However, you must have something useful when entertaining officials. Please allow your Majesty three days. Three days later, in the evening, the common people will host a banquet in a mortal residence to entertain all of you."
The empress said: "Very good." Then she said to the curious officials: "Jiang Fan's cooking is excellent in the world, so I will give you a change of taste."
Although everyone was very puzzled, they also thanked the empress at the same time.
"Get off and go back to the palace."
The Battle of Chibi became popular in Yangdu.
This greatest war of the Three Kingdoms was passed down orally by the Qin people overnight. The splendid poem about Nujiao and Chibi nostalgic for the past also became popular throughout the city. The story of the Three Kingdoms began to radiate beyond Yangdu.
Of course, what is even more talked about by the public is the fact that the empress took hundreds of officials to listen to books, which made Mr. Jiang famous in Yangdu. The empress is the trend of the Qin people. The book she personally brought hundreds of officials to listen to is undoubtedly a masterpiece. "Three Kingdoms" is becoming more and more popular.
The matter was also discussed in the court hall the next day.
"Listening to this book makes me feel excited." Meng Ao stroked his beard to recall the taste.
Xu Fu smiled slightly: "Thanks to the wise old man for giving Jiang Xiaolang a chance, otherwise such a wonderful article may not have come out." What surprised him most was that the storyteller Jiang Yulang turned out to be a comatose person in the empress' palace. Being able to sleep in the Empress's palace and have His Majesty take care of him in person, this young man was extremely shocked at that time. Now His Majesty brings hundreds of officials to listen to books, and he has many questions and answers that others don't understand, which obviously has a lot to do with him. Xu Fu felt more and more mysterious about the young man.
Meng Ao waved his hand: "Such a great talent would not be in the dust even if I didn't have it. But I never expected that he would be so ambitious at such a young age. A "Three Kingdoms" is so inspiring that it will definitely be famous for generations to come."
A civil servant said: "The Three Kingdoms is a wonderful book in the world, and I have indeed not overrated it. However, I have some doubts. This book is so extraordinary. How could it have been written without going through great storms and rich experience? Is it possible that there is a great Confucian ghostwriter behind it?" "
His words revealed the questions of many people, and they were all whispering in the hall for a while.
The empress said calmly: "Don't be surprised. His real name is Jiang Fan, Jiang Yulang is just a pseudonym." Very few people knew about this matter. The empress didn't say anything, and no one dared to reveal it. I didn't expect her to say it with her own mouth today. this matter.
"Jiang Fan...Jiang Fan?"
A civil servant's eyes narrowed and he said hesitantly: "I heard that the northern poet who wrote Magpie Bridge Immortal, Shui Tiao Ge Tou, When Will the Bright Moon Come, and Linjiang Immortal was Jiang Fan..."
As soon as the words came out, the court suddenly went into an uproar. Only Xu Fu and Meng Ao smiled and said nothing.
The empress said: "That's Jiang Fan."
In fact, when they saw that the Three Kingdoms began with Linjiang Immortal, countless people had already suspected it, but now that the empress had confirmed it herself, everyone suddenly realized it. It turned out that Jiang Yulang, the storyteller in Penglai Pavilion, was actually Jiang Fan, the famous Northern Ci sage.
Several masterpieces under his name have long been spread throughout Yangdu. Linjiangxian, Niannujiao, Shuidiao Getou, and Queqiaoxian were praised everywhere by literati, and even traffickers and lackeys would memorize one or two of them.
"It's no wonder. Jiang Fan's literary talent is the highest among contemporary people. Since it was written by him, I'm not surprised."
"What a pity! I didn't know Jiang Cisheng when I was listening to the book yesterday, otherwise he would have to sign his name on my rubbings." A civil servant beat his chest and felt regretful.
"Mr. Zhang, it doesn't have to be like this. Mr. Jiang won't leave for a while, and it won't be too late to ask for poetry some other time."
"It's just that, who would have thought that the mighty Northern Ci Sage would actually work as a waiter in our Yangdu city? I find it unbelievable when I talk about it." An official expressed the sentiments of everyone.
Xu Fudao said: "It is said that the Northern Ci Sage traveled all over the world and once lived in seclusion on the banks of the Canglan River to make a living by fishing. His nature was indifferent and free and easy, and he did not follow the secular trend. It is not surprising that he behaves like this."
"It is rare to be able to be detached from others at such a young age."
"I feel that this son has great talent and should serve in the imperial court. The book "Three Kingdoms" shows that he has outstanding strategy. After a few years in the army, he will definitely become a famous general."
His words were recognized by most generals. After all, the political and military strategies in the book Three Kingdoms are indeed wonderful. However, there are still voices of opposition, and they are very powerful.
——Xiao Ren Tu, Gao Rong.
"Literati just talks on paper!"
He has great military exploits and has never been defeated. This statement is difficult for everyone to refute.
The atmosphere was a little awkward for a while. Suddenly the empress said: "Dingyang City, burn all sixteen thousand barbarians in one fire."
There was an uproar in the court, and a general exclaimed: "So the man who is called the God of Fire in Dingyang is actually Mr. Jiang?"
This matter is not a secret. Someone has already passed the news to Qin State, but for a while no one thought that this Jiang Fan was that Jiang Fan. Indeed, this Jiang Fan gave people the impression that he was a scholar, while that one should have a fierce look when he thought about it.
"It turns out that the person who mastered the magic flame is this Northern Ci Sage? It scared me." An old civil servant kept stroking his beard and exclaimed.
Gao Rong hesitated, not expecting the empress to come forward to clear Jiang Fan's name.
The empress seemed to continue casually: "After that, Jiang Fan instigated internal strife among the six tribes of the Ghost Rong, and personally led a thousand Qingqi to go north to the grassland, raiding thousands of miles, slaughtering the five tribes of the Ghost Rong, and finally fought a decisive battle with the big wolf head, killing them, and the Ghost Rong was destroyed. .”
