After hearing Wang Shi's words, the other officials nodded slowly.
Speaking of this cement, they are no strangers, because since this cement appeared, it suddenly became the best-selling item in the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Because this cement has so many uses, it can not only be used to build houses, build palaces, construct some projects, etc., it can even be used to build roads and bridges.
Moreover, the use of this cement is also very simple, which not only reduces manpower, but also shortens the construction period, putting some projects that could not be carried out on the schedule.
At the same time, the price of this cement is not high, and everyone from princes and nobles to common people can afford it. Even these officials used some cement when repairing their own houses, and some even used cement altogether. He built many properties for his own family.
I didn’t expect that Zhao Feng actually made this cement. He didn’t even mention a word about such a big thing in the memorial!
Zhao Feng stood there very calmly, but he couldn't help but think about it in his heart.
Zhao Feng knew that there must be something wrong with him coming to the palace to report his work today, but he didn't expect that such a big thing was hidden.
I had already told the things I had done in a very simple way, but I didn't expect that the emperor actually asked the Minister of Staff to find compensation for him.
The key is that this is above the main hall. If the emperor does not ask, he cannot speak, otherwise he will be contradicting the saint.
Zhao Feng was extremely anxious. How could he blame others for all these things?
After all, the things he did depended on what he said. According to what Wang Shi said, couldn't the emperor arrange a high official for himself?
While Zhao Feng was thinking secretly, Wang Shi continued to say with a smile.
"After Zhao Feng became the magistrate of Zhao County, because Zhao County is located in a mountainous area and there is not much arable land, he invented a terrace method so that food can be grown on those mountains."
"My lords, please don't underestimate this simple method, which directly increased the cultivable land of the Zhou Dynasty by 40 to 50%!"
"Should the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance be more aware of this matter?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhen turned to look at the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance.
"Is this true?"
Lin Yi, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, stood up directly. Although he had not been arranged for this matter before, anyone with a discerning eye could see that Zhou Zhen and Wang Shi were cooperating with each other to build momentum for Zhao Feng.
"Your Majesty, this is indeed the case!"
"It is precisely because of this terraced field method that the grain output of the Zhou Dynasty increased by a full 50% this year. This is one of the reasons why people everywhere can have a good harvest!"
"And this Magistrate Zhao has also improved some farm tools. With these farm tools, the people can cultivate more land. This is all the credit of Magistrate Zhao!"
Zhao Feng turned his head and looked at Lin Yi in disbelief, and he didn't know what to say.
Why are the two of them speaking for themselves? What kind of shitty luck did you have?
Lin Yi gave Zhao Feng a meaningful smile, as if he was telling Zhao Feng not to worry, he would definitely tell everything Zhao Feng did!
At this time, the civil and military officials could not help but be a little shocked. They did not expect that just a simple method could increase the grain production of the entire Zhou Dynasty by half!
And this is not just this year, it has fundamentally changed the agriculture of the Zhou Dynasty. This achievement alone is enough to go down in history!
Unexpectedly, Wang Shi continued.
"In addition, what Governor Zhao said about suppressing bandits is indeed true."
"Bandit troubles in various places are a big headache for the court. If you want to solve these bandits, it would be a bit of a fuss if you send out the army. But if not solved, it will bring danger to the people."
"Governor Zhao directly proposed the militia strategy, selecting young and strong people from various places, training them, and letting them fight the bandits, and wiped out the bandits easily!"
"These militiamen are civilians at ordinary times. Once a war breaks out, or when they are needed, they will directly transform into soldiers. Not only did the Zhou Dynasty have a lot more available troops, but it also exempted them from a large amount of military expenditures. !”
Hearing this, all the civil and military officials were stunned for a moment. They didn't expect that this method was actually proposed by Zhao Feng!
At this moment, an official from the Ministry of Rites asked with some confusion.
"But if you want to train them, you must give out some money. Doesn't this put pressure on the imperial government's finances?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Shi shook his head and turned around to answer.
"Zhifu Zhao didn't ask for too much money from the court. Instead, he asked the common people to start smelting steel."
"The steel they made was not only of high quality, but also very cheap. The steel was made into very sophisticated weapons and sent to the frontline battlefields. It must have been those soldiers who relied on these weapons to completely defeat the Huns. Bar?"
The Secretary of the Ministry of War nodded directly and confirmed this sentence.
"Yes, these weapons can be called magical weapons. Each weapon has the ability to make hundreds of steel."
"When the Xiongnu soldiers fought with these people, their weapons were not as sophisticated as ours, so they were quickly repulsed!"
He said this, smiling and stroking his beard.
"If I remember correctly, it was Governor Zhao who proposed recruiting those bandits to serve the court, right?"
"It can be said that Governor Zhao helped the court reverse the situation of the war and successfully repelled the Huns with just one person's efforts!"
"Although Magistrate Zhao was not on the battlefield, probably no one would dare to deny the contribution he made!"
All the civil and military officials nodded in agreement, although they had to be sure that without the weapons that Zhao Feng had created, the army of the Zhou Dynasty would definitely not be able to change its usual weak image.
And if Zhao Feng hadn't recruited these bandits, he wouldn't have achieved such great results!
At this time, Zhao Feng felt that most of the people in the court were crazy. How could they try so hard to say good things to his little prefect?
Unexpectedly, Wang Shi continued to laugh.
"If these are just his contributions to other places, then no one would dare to deny his talent in this next incident!"
"Just as this year's autumn harvest is approaching, signs of a locust plague suddenly appeared in Qingzhou. A large number of locusts are about to grow, which is likely to threaten the food supply of the entire Qingzhou and several surrounding states!"
"I believe all of you are familiar with the locust plague, right?"
All the civil and military officials took a deep breath, while the people from the household department asked with some confusion.
"But we didn't get any news about the locust plague?"
Wang Shi nodded, pointed at Zhao Feng and said.
"Because the locust plague was also solved by him!"
