"The amount of grain production is related to many factors, including the amount of land, the fertility of the soil, irrigation conditions, farming skills, the ability to cope with droughts and floods, and the improvement of existing agricultural tools..."
Everyone looked at Zhao Ying, knowing that there must be something more to come for this Emperor's eldest grandson.
Sure enough, I saw him looking around and smiling.
"But the most important thing is actually the issue of seeds. Under the current conditions, if you want to increase grain production, the most important thing is to select the best grain..."
Neishiteng had been looking forward to it for a long time. When he saw that Zhao Ying had been talking for a long time before he came up with a choice of grains to grow, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. He shook his head slightly and sat back down again.
Seeing that Zhao Yingwu hadn't noticed that he had lost his timidity, he couldn't help but remind him.
"Actually, we have been doing this sort of thing..."
Before he finished speaking, he realized that his words were a bit abrupt, and he was suspected of questioning the emperor's grandson's pretense of understanding in public, so he added with a smile.
"It's just that the key has not been found. The labor is laborious and the efficiency is very low. However, His Highness has come up with a wonderful way to benefit the world, such as the columbine..."
At first, I just wanted to give His Highness the Emperor Changsun a chance to step down, but as I talked, I realized that this possibility is really great.
Totally possible!
Who doesn't know that His Royal Highness the Emperor Changsun is very talented and can invent new agricultural tools, just like eating and drinking. Maybe now there will be a way to improve the efficiency of selecting and growing grains, or even select better grains.
Not to mention Nei Stern, everyone else has actually thought of this too.
The First Emperor had already stroked his beard and began to look at his eldest grandson with a smile, waiting for him to amaze everyone again.
In this era, especially in Da Qin, craftsmen are not yet synonymous with ingenious and obscene skills.
The First Emperor never felt that his grandson's status would be lowered if he knew some Mohist craftsmanship. What's more, during this period, his grandson has introduced powerful weapons that can be passed down to future generations and change the level of farming in the Qin Dynasty.
Who knows, when Zhao Ying heard this, he smiled and shook his head.
"I don't have any fancy ideas, but I have learned about a new rice species here that has strong drought resistance, a short growth cycle, can be harvested three times a year, and has a considerable yield..."
Three crops a year!
I was twirling my beard and lamenting that such amazing and talented people as His Highness the Emperor Changsun also had shortcomings and things they didn't understand, when I suddenly heard the words "three crops a year."
His hands trembled with excitement, and several strands of his beard, which was originally sparse and sparse, were pulled off.
If this happened in the past, he would be heartbroken to death, but at this moment, he couldn't care less. He stood up with a leap again and looked at the emperor's grandson with rapid breathing.
"I dare to ask Your Highness, is this statement true..."
Before he finished speaking, he said impatiently.
"May I ask Your Highness, where is this new rice seed now..."
No one paid attention to the gaffe of Zhi Su Neishi, because everyone was actually the same. Even the First Emperor couldn't help but look at his eldest grandson with burning eyes.
Cotton has just been introduced on the front foot, and new rice seeds that can be harvested three times a year have been found on the back foot!
Sure enough, there are good things outside of Great Qin!
Zhao Ying naturally didn't know that at this time, his eldest father's thoughts had wandered away from rice seeds to other places, and he had even begun to plan how to expand his territory.
"Xiang County Xianglin County——"
Zhao Ying didn't give in and just threw out this place name.
Xianglin County in Xiangjun is the birthplace of the famous Champa rice in later generations. The new rice species mentioned by Zhao Ying is actually the Champa rice of later generations.
I don’t know why in this era, Champa rice did not attract enough attention from the rulers.
It was obvious that Great Qin attached great importance to agriculture, almost to the point of outrage. He also invested more energy in guiding farmers to cultivate than many dynasties in later generations, and had more precise management.
Moreover, Champa, also known as Xianglin, has now been included in the rule of Qin.
It can be said that we have taken advantage of the right time and place.
But in fact, this kind of drought-resistant and high-yielding rice, which can even be harvested three times a year, did not attract enough attention until the reign of Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty.
Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty, after personally testing the rice in the palace, directly ordered "30,000 dendrobium of Champa rice" to be distributed to various places for planting and promotion, directly doubling the rice production.
"Suhu is ripe and the world is full of it."
This is the contribution of Champa Rice. Since then, China's grain industry center has moved south, and Jiangnan has gradually become a land of plenty.
"Xianglin County?"
The First Emperor looked around with some doubts, and suddenly there was a chamberlain on the side, holding up a roll of maps with great eyes.
The First Emperor opened it in public and focused his attention on the land near the sea.
Xiangjun was established in the 33rd year of the First Emperor, that is, 214 BC. It has been nearly four years since then. Of course, he had repeatedly inspected his newly acquired land on the map, but he never expected that such a good rice seed could be hidden in such an inconspicuous place!
Looking at the uncertain gaze of the First Emperor, Zhao Ying smiled and nodded.
"Not bad, Xianglin County."
"Three crops a year?"
"Three crops a year."
"Drought resistance?"
"Drought resistant."
The First Emperor slapped several cases in front of him.
"This is the county magistrate's fault!"
Zhao Ying:......
Is it the fault of the county magistrate?
Can't say no.
After all, as a county magistrate, he has the responsibility to encourage farmers to cultivate mulberry trees. However, he did not report to the court in time a new rice seed that could break the food crisis of the Qin Dynasty...
Regardless of the reason, saying he neglected his duties cannot be regarded as an injustice.
At this time, no one doubted what Zhao Ying said. After all, in front of the First Emperor and so many ministers of the court, even the emperor's eldest grandson would never dare to speak nonsense if it was not true.
Because this thing is so easy to verify.
"I sincerely request your Majesty to immediately issue an order to go to Xianglin County to transfer rice seeds and promote them throughout the world..."
Neishiteng looked excited and looked at the First Emperor with burning eyes.
As the highest official in charge of agricultural production in Great Qin, this new type of drought-resistant and high-yielding crop was an unexpected surprise.
The First Emperor said solemnly.
"allow!"
Li Chen, Zhuo Yi, Xu Zhi and others were immediately summoned, and an edict was drafted immediately, ordering General Meng Tian, who was now in charge of Lingnan, to immediately collect local rice seeds and transport them back to Guanzhong.
Seeing Li Chen, Zhuo Yi and Xu Zhi, they turned to leave.
Zhao Ying couldn't help but feel something in his heart, he stopped them and looked at the excited First Emperor with a smile.
"Uncle, collecting and escorting new rice seeds is of great importance. If you are not careful, it will affect this year's planting and promotion. You must not be careful in hiring people. General Zhao Tuo is calm and has been in Lingnan for a long time. He is familiar with Lingnan affairs. If he If he takes charge personally, he will definitely get twice the result with half the effort..."
If the rice seeds from Xianglin County that Zhao Ying mentioned were really as good as he said - no, even at a discount, it would be an incredible discovery.
Food is the most important thing for the people. For the Qin court, this kind of thing cannot be taken too seriously.
Zhao Ying's recommendation is almost impeccable.
The First Emperor was naturally well aware of Zhao Ying's suggestion. This bitch clearly wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to transfer Zhao Tuo back from Lingnan!
He glanced at his eldest grandson with a playful look, wondering why this child was so worried about Zhao Tuo.
When the generals guarding various places were transferred, he wanted to bring Zhao Tuo back, and now he took this opportunity to speak...
However, he pondered for a moment and then nodded in agreement.
"It makes sense! It's accurate——"
When Zhao Ying heard this, he couldn't help but feel happy and breathed a sigh of relief inexplicably!
Today, the First Emperor is still here, and if Zhao Tuo is given a hundred more courages, he will not dare to disobey the emperor's orders. And once he leaves Lingnan, even if he has great abilities, what new tricks can he come up with?
When the time comes, he will naturally have a thousand reasons to detain this person.
Perhaps, at this time, Zhao Tuo had no intention of betraying Da Qin, nor did he have the courage to betray Da Qin, but Zhao Ying knew that this guy really did betray him later.
Transfer him back and keep him!
I came in trepidation and left without looking back.
Although this meal was a feast, and although everyone was chatting and laughing today, as soon as they left Zhangtai Palace, everyone couldn't help but subconsciously speed up their pace.
Walk--
Go quickly!
No one will mention today's storm, and no one will mention today's shocking case, because it is unnecessary. At this time, no one dares or can block the butcher knife raised by the First Emperor.
The most important thing is that they don't want to know and don't dare to know what's going on below.
The wind and clouds dispersed.
The hall quickly emptied out. Seeing the maids and chamberlains gently cleaning up the leftovers, the First Emperor's face slowly turned cold after smiling all morning.
As cold as frost.
He stood up and looked at Hei, who had been waiting quietly in the corner for a long time. Hei bowed silently, and the First Emperor couldn't help but take a deep breath.
He looked at Zhao Ying beside him and said calmly.
"Go and call your eighteenth uncle over..."
Zhao Ying's heart trembled, and he already had some vague guesses.
"promise--"
Hu Hai is on guard in the palace. It is not difficult to find him. Seeing Zhao Ying striding over, Hu Hai's heart trembled, and a forced smile appeared on his face.
"Ying'er..."
Zhao Ying did not laugh and give him a warm hug as usual, but stopped, looked at him carefully, and then cupped his hands.
"Uncle Eighteen, please come over..."
Hearing this, Hu Hai's heart suddenly trembled, and his legs became weak.
He swallowed with some difficulty, looked at Zhao Ying's somewhat stiff face, hesitated for a long time, and then struggled.
"Ying'er, if I say that what happened today has nothing to do with me, would you believe it?"
After saying that, he looked at Zhao Ying eagerly, with a hint of pleading in his eyes.
Although he has mediocre qualifications, great ambition and limited talent, he is not stupid. He knows what will happen to him if this crime falls on him today. He also knows that if there are no special circumstances, it is impossible for him to get rid of this framed nephew today. His majesty's crime!
Because now all the evidence points to him.
But he couldn't argue with himself!
Zhao Ying stopped and turned to look at Hu Hai behind him, staring into his eyes for a long time before speaking calmly.
"Uncle Eighteen, you should understand that it doesn't matter whether I believe you or not. What matters is how you explain it to my eldest father..."
Hu Hai was immediately speechless.
"I didn't do it!"
Hu Hai paused for a long time, and could only say this sentence feebly. After saying it, he didn't know whether it was to encourage himself or to prove to Zhao Ying.
"I really didn't do it..."
Zhao Ying didn't look at him.
"Let's go, don't keep Dad waiting..."
Seeing Zhao Ying's cold attitude, Hu Hai's heart sank to the bottom. He seemed to have been drained of energy, his legs were weak, and he walked as if he were in the clouds.
Looking at his young son who was walking towards him in despair, an extremely complicated look flashed in the eyes of the First Emperor.
He waved his hand gently.
The palace maids and guards in the main hall immediately retreated.
In the empty hall, there were only three people left, grandson and grandson.
"Eighteen, do you know why I called you here today..."
Looking at the pale and panic-stricken young son, the complex expression on the Emperor's face slowly faded away, and his eyes gradually became calm, as calm as an ancient well. His voice was light, and no emotion or anger could be heard.
Listening to his Aweng's voice, Hu Hai couldn't help but feel his legs soften, and he knelt on the ground with a pop.
"Aweng, it's not me—"
After he finished speaking, he looked at the First Emperor longingly.
"It's really not me..."
The First Emperor looked at the panicked and confused young son with confusion, and sighed silently in his heart.
How did he come up with the idea of letting him take over Great Qin in the past?
"How do you prove..."
Hu Hai was speechless and stunned for a long time before he got up excitedly.
"Aweng, it was that bitch Li Shiqi who framed me, right? He must have framed me..."
The First Emperor's heart grew colder and he sighed.
"Before Li Shiqi died, he never confided a word about you..."
Hu Hai:......
He was suddenly confused and at a loss. He suddenly realized that even if he wanted to defend himself, he couldn't. Because no one came to identify him from the beginning to the end, and even Li Shiqi, who proposed the plan, was dead.
But all the evidence points to him...
My heart couldn't help but sink to the bottom.
The First Emperor sighed and looked at Zhao Ying, who was silent.
"Ying'er, how do you think we should deal with this evil obstacle..."
Zhao Ying looked at Hu Hai and suddenly rushed over and hugged his ankle tightly.
"Ying'er, you have to believe me, it's not me, it's really not me, I don't - by the way, our uncle-nephew relationship has always been the best, how could I trap you? Even if I wanted to trap you, how could I curse you? Aweng..."
Although he was facing Hu Hai, Zhao Ying had been paying attention to the expression of the First Emperor from the corner of his eyes. He noticed that when Hu Hai mentioned the last sentence, the Emperor's eyes clearly fluctuated, and he knew that the Emperor might have believed some of Hu Hai's words.
As for him——
In fact, he has been hesitating.
After all the evidence pointed to Hu Hai, he was hesitating whether to take this opportunity to completely eliminate this trouble.
He knew that this was the best opportunity!
(End of chapter)
