Chapter 639 Opening the School

Liang Cheng and Zheng Shicheng looked at each other, and they also thought of the key.

"What His Highness said is true." Although Qi Hongjun didn't know the specific situation, he also grasped some key information from the conversations between several people. "There is a severe drought outside now, and this year's harvest will definitely not be as good as in previous years. It is because we have accumulated grain extensively." What a great time!”

The foundation of extensive grain storage is to build high walls. Only when you are able to protect the stored grain can you be confident and bold in storing grain.

Qi Hongjun said this because he witnessed with his own eyes the process of Northern Hubei going from drought to abundant water resources during this period. Rather than saying that he has confidence in Northern Hubei, it is better to say that he has confidence in God.

Because in Qi Hongjun's view, Shengze is the real one, and God is partial.

"Mr. Qi is right. We must expand the planting area of ​​sweet potatoes this year. It is said that there are several high-yielding crops in the planting base, and we need to get them out as soon as possible." Zheng Shicheng also said.

The harvest outside was poor due to drought. With Sheng Zhan's temperament, it would be great if he could give out a few meals of gruel to prevent the people from starving to death. Where would he have the money and energy to start a war?

King Zhao will not move for the time being. In addition to tabooing Shengze, the six northwest states are also having a hard time this year. The complaints of the people will always affect morale, and naturally it is not a good time to go to war.

This gave Hubei a chance to act according to their previous plan.

"What is sweet potato?" Qi Hongjun had never heard of this crop.

Zheng Shicheng immediately explained the situation of sweet potatoes, and finally said: "Thanks to the sixth lady of Mrs. Shen's family, she helped us discover a lot of good things in northern Hubei."

The previous coal mines, cotton, sweet potatoes and other items, as well as the salt mine this time, are simply the lucky stars sent by the superiors to help His Highness.

Qi Hongjun was rescued by Shen Qingqian yesterday and had a meal at the Shen family in the evening. However, he didn't know it was Taifu Shen's Shen family last night. When he heard Zheng Shicheng say this, he couldn't help but feel excited.

"It turns out that he is a descendant of Shen Ruiyuan. No wonder, I heard that Shen Jun values ​​a granddaughter in his family the most. Is he talking about her?"

Zheng Shicheng nodded and said, "Yes, Taifu always keeps Miss Six with him."

Some things are really God's will. If Taifu Shen hadn't nurtured his granddaughter in this way, how could the Shen family still live a stable life after being exiled today?

"It's a pity, it's a pity!" Qi Hongjun sighed and shook his head. He only hated the fact that he was speaking lightly and was not in the court that day, otherwise he would have to do something for the Shen family.

Shengze pursed his lips and said: "Teacher, there is no need to sigh. I was thinking a while ago that there are not many schools in Northern Hubei, and there are not many students who go to the court to take exams every year. The education of the people in Northern Hubei is too backward. Now you As I get older, I must open more schools and academies."

Children in Huanxi Courtyard are taught by Shen Jun and Shen Qingqian, but children from other places do not have this condition.

"We want to open schools and academies?" Liang Cheng was stunned when he heard this. This was something he had never thought of.

Qi Hongjun was very happy, "If Your Highness needs the old man, I will naturally do my best to handle this matter."

Teaching and educating people is what he is most interested in and enjoys the most. He retired to the mountains and forests before because there were too many smoky things in the court, so he had no choice but to run away to hide.

"It is a good thing to set up a school, but... Your Highness, have you ever thought that we still have many things at hand, can this matter be slowed down?" Zheng Shicheng said.

Just as Sheng Ze was about to reply, Qi Hongjun opened his mouth first.